Brothers at the Front The Wade letters, 1862–1864

Captain Perry

Lives Behind the Letters 16th Corps d’Afrique and 87th U.S. Colored Infantry, 1863–64

Not identified

James wrote in June 1864 of “Captain Perry, stationed at this place”. He had been “connected with the Army (he was formally a Major in New York Regiment) since the war”, and his wife, Mrs. Perry, had gone with him through Virginia (James, June 26, 1864). His regiment and full name are not known.

Mentioned in 1: 1864 Jun 26