You will find an article titled "Researching African Americans in the U.S. Army, 1866-1890" in the "Prologue Magazine" published by the National Archives. It focuses on Buffalo Soldiers and Black Infantrymen.
After giving a general introduction/history of the topic, the article covers the focused topics of Enlisted Men and Officers. It also addresses the following record sets that are key in researching Black military ancestors in the 1966-1890 timeframe: Returns, Courts-Martial, Pensions, and Medals of Honor.
Check it out at:
https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2001/spring/buffalo-soldiers.html
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