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Jewett, George O. Sgt., 17th Massachusetts Volunteers
Collection, 1855-65. 57 items.
Contains 17 letters from Jewett to his brother Dexter,
1862-65, concerning the Federal occupation of New Bern, N.C.,
and marches and skirmishes in the area. Includes remarks on
camp life, training, discipline, entertainment, the attitude of
noncombatants in New Bern, black life, disease, and hospital
care. Also includes letters by John D. Berry (5th Massachusetts
Battery), S. H. Brown (32d Massachusetts Volunteers),
Edwin B. Daniels (1st Massachusetts Cavalry), Eugene Hadley
and Herman C. Stickney (39th Massachusetts Volunteers), John
Stafforce (47th Massachusetts Volunteers), Jonathan Blyth,
John Harrington, Lebin Stetson, W. D. Tripp, and Charles
Weeks.
479
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875), Pres., U.S.
Papers, 1814-1900. ca. 40,000 items.
Includes a few letters, reports, and dispatches relating to
the war in Tennessee during the period when Johnson served
as military governor of Tennessee and as Vice President of the
United States.
Printed index and microfilm copy (55 reels) available.
480
Johnson, E. E. 18th Indiana Volunteers
Diary, 1862. 1 item.
Transcript.
Describes the campaign against Confederate forces commanded
by Gens. Sterling Price and Ben McCulloch in southwest
Missouri, Jan. 24-Apr. 21, 1862. Includes details on the
Battle of Pea Ridge, and remarks on military organization,
morale, discipline, depredations, foraging expeditions, casualties,
supplies, and inflation.
481
Johnson, John Augustine
(1847-1918) Pvt., 13th Massachusetts Battery
Diary, 1865. 1 v.
Covers the period Mar. 8-July 17, 1865. Describes Johnson's
enlistment, a voyage to the Gulf of Mexico, fortifications
at Mobile, Ala., and camp life near New Orleans, La.
482
Johnson, Reverdy (1796-1876) U.S. Senator, Maryland
Papers, 1830-76. 185 items.
Includes a letter from Gen. George B. McClellan to Johnson,
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