USS Cairo Muster Roll
October 1862

This handwritten muster roll was signed by Cairo Commander, Thomas O. Selfridge and Josiah H. Benton. It lists 159 men, cites the ship's number, and includes information on the sailor's name, enlistment date, site and term, place received, rating, birth site, state citizenship, age, occupation, eye color, height, and general remarks.

Paper. L 44.1, W 50.2 cm
Vicksburg National Military Park, VICKC 2164