Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection consists of several documents pertaining to the 3rd Regiment Cavalry U.S. Colored Troops of Vicksburg, Mississippi and to First Lieutenant Frank C. Lovejoy of the 3rd Regiment. Many of the letters pertain to accusations made against Lovejoy about him improperly enlisting recruits and overstaying a leave of absence. Some letters praise his service, and some are letters of introduction and nominations for promotions. Almost all of the letters are signed by white officers in...