Henry Kettell described his enlistment and subsequent service in an undated, incomplete affidavit.

This article published in The Liberator described the movements of slaves recently set free by Dr. Charles D. Everett. 

James T. S. Taylor wrote to the editor of the Anglo-African from Ship Island, Mississippi, describing his regiment's wartime experiences. 

John Reed wrote a letter home to his mother updating her on his enlistment and various family friends. 

James T. S. Taylor wrote to the editor of the Anglo-African describing his regiment's transfer from Ship Island, Mississippi, to Key West, Florida. 

James T. S. Taylor wrote to the editor of the Anglo-African describing a battle against and subsequent capture of Confederate troops. 

Alexander Jackson wrote a letter to his aunt telling her that he is sending his pay home. 

In late 1864, James T. S. Taylor wrote a letter to Abraham Lincoln explaining how he joined the USCT and asking him for his help.

James T. S. Taylor wrote to the editor of the Anglo-African describing life in the camp and questioning military policy not allowing black soldiers to be commissioned officers.

William and Marilda Jones gave testimony about running away from their master while still enslaved in hopes of obtaining some money stolen by the men who caught them. 

James T. S. Taylor wrote to the editor of the Anglo-African to give an update on his regiment. 

James T. S. Taylor served in Virginia's 1868 Constitutional Convention and introduced this resolution in favor of African American suffrage and secret ballots. 

Dicey Churchill and T. D. Yeager gave testimony to help secure a pension for Peter Churchwell's minor daughter, Harriet. 

William Evans's mother, Frances, gave testimony about the family's history in her application for a pension following her son's death. 

Fellow solider James Coleman testified on behalf of Reuben Hammett to prove when he served and that he died as a result of illness while in the army. 

Julia Churchwell gave information about her husband's first marriage and pension. 

Martha Cousins gave testimony on the lives of John and Mary Reed in order to help Mary secure a widow's pension. 

In this first part of his pension testimony, Wilson M. Evans describes the chronic head and ear conditions he contracted during the Civil War.

Mrs. Lavinia S. Marmaduke and Mrs. Sarah M. Yerby gave testimony about the marriage of Cleave Wood and Harriet Marmaduke. 

In this second part of his testimony, Wilson M. Evans testifies about the doctors who treated his chronic disabilities resulting from the Civil War.

John Henry Barber's mother, Elmira, shared details about her life and that of her son in order to obtain a pension following his death. 

USCT veteran John D. Richardson testifies on behalf of his comrade, Joseph H. Thomas, who was seeking a pension after the Civil War.

An exasperated letter from Wilson M. Evans's attorney to the pension office, arguing that more than enough evidence had been submitted to decide Evans's case.

In this letter, Jesse S. Cowles provides the Grant Monument Association with $15, which his congregation had raised to help build President Ulysses S. Grant's mausoleum.

In this letter, Jesse S. Cowles accepts an appointment on the Grant Monument Committee, which was tasked with constructing President Ulysses S. Grant's mausoleum.

This article from the Cleveland Gazette described the work that Jesse Cowles did as a minister with the Zion A.M.E. Church in New York.

William Holly gave testimony about his service and war-related health issues in order to secure a pension. 

Nancy Douglas gave detail about her life and that of Manuel Price in order to obtain a widow's pension. 

In his pension testimony, James H. Garland gave details about his life before, during, and after the war. 

Fellow soldier George W. Lewis testified on behalf of James H. Garland as regards his wartime service and inability to work due to illness contracted during that time. 

Lucy Jackson, dependent mother of Robert Carter, and Spencer Scott testified in order to secure a pension for Jackson. 

Jackson Hickenberger testifies about the illness and resulting disability he contracted while in the service with the 68th USCT.

Henry Armstrong's description of his wound was compared to a medical examination performed to determine whether his injury merited a pension increase. 

Louisa Walker shared details about her life and that of her husband Adam Walker with a special examiner in order to obtain a widow's pension. 

Mr. J. M. Wright's gave testimony on behalf of John Woodford describing Woodford's medical issues and need for a pension. 

Prince Bradford gave testimony about his life in order to secure a pension. 

Captain John B. Nixon described Prince Bradford's wartime service under him in order to help Bradford obtain a pension. 

In this funeral notice, The York Daily  paid tribute to Nancy Cowles, celebrating her "christian courtesy" and her "ceaseless work in the cause of Christ."

Jesse S. Cowles's well-attended funeral was described in The Gazette, a local paper printed in York, Pennsylvania.

Alexander Andrews gave the details of his marriage to Lizzie Andrews as part of his pension testimony. 

John Battles testified regarding his brother James T. Battles's medical history as part of a pension application. 

James T. Battles gave a detailed account of his medical and military history in order to secure a pension. 

Patrick H. Atkinson detailed his wartime service in order to obtain an increase on his pension. 

A Chillicothe Gazette article detailed the events of Jeremiah Walker's death at a train station. 

An article published in the Chillicothe Gazette described the return of Jeremiah Walker's remains home to his family after he died suddenly at a train station. 

Obituary for Jeremiah W. Walker published in the Chillicothe Gazette.

Peter Churchwell gave testimony about his life in order to secure a pension. 

Hannah Spears gave testimony about her marriage to William Spears in order to secure a widow's pension. 

Joseph Carr's obituary in a local Iowa newspaper recalled his service during the Civil War and membership in the Grand Army of the Republic.

While applying for his pension, Alexander Caine had to complete this questionnaire revealing details about his life before the war, his service in the navy, and his occupation and residence after he left the service.

The special examiner for the Pension Bureau reported to the Commissioner of Pensions on whether William and Hannah Spears were married and whether her claim is valid. 

The Surgeon General of the Navy wrote to the Commissioner of Pensions with Alexander Caine's medical history in the service. 

In his pension testimony, Frank Lee explained why there is no record of his birth.

The last will and testament of Frank Lee, veteran of the 5th Massachusetts Colored Cavalry.

Warner Carter wrote a letter to the commissioner of pensions asking that his wife stop receiving a portion of his pension.

Rosa Brock, wife of Robert Brock, testified for a widow pension after the death of her husband.

Thornton Davis gave testimony about his early life in order to secure a pension. 

The Pension Bureau investigated conflicting claims of two women who both stated they were the lawful widow of Henry Hughes. 

The Chicago Defender published this tribute to Frank Lee given by Mr. Alexander H. Martin.

A very short funeral notice for former Union sailor Alexander Caine.

Dr. F. C. McCue and Dr. G. R. Ferguson testified on behalf of Eliza Taylor in order to help her secure a widow's pension. 

Eliza Taylor wrote to the Commissioner of Pensions about her husband's death and securing a widow's pension. 

Charles Garland wrote letters in order to help his mother obtain a widow's pension. 

An obituary for John Woodford from the Pittsburgh Courier briefly described his war service and post-war work at the United States Supreme Court.

In 1937, Eliza Ann Taylor, widow of James T. S. Taylor, gave the story of her life to a Works Progress Administrator (WPA) interviewer.

In 1937, 97 year-old veteran William I. Johnson told the story of his life to a Works Progress Administration (WPA) interviewer.

The Richmond Times Dispatch published this obituary for William I. Johnson in January 1938.