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Papers, 1864-1897
Author
Johnson, E. M. (Elbert M.), 1844-1910.
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Control Number:
(OCoLC)49839299
Local call number:
SC22688
Author:
Johnson, E. M. (Elbert M.), 1844-1910.
Title:
Papers, 1864-1897.
Quantity:
1 box (0.25 cubic ft.)
Historical/biog note:
Civil War soldier and photographer, who resided most of his life in the vicinity of Crown Point, New York; served in Company E of the 2nd New York Cavalry Regiment, August 25, 1864 to June 5, 1865.
Review:
These papers include a bound notebook titled "E. M. Johnson's Reminiscences of the War", that contains transcripts of letters he sent to his family while serving in the army during the Civil War. The letters were tended to be carefully worded accounts of some of his experiences: waiting for his marching orders, dreading picket duty, foraging for food, asking his folks to send cake, good boots or gloves, and expressions of joy when receiving packages and letters from home. Little is mentioned of battles and skirmishes, although he participated in engagements at Cedar Creek, Waynesboro, Ashland Station, and Five Forks. He does mention being present with his regiment when they witnessed the surrender of Confederate troops at Appomattox. Other papers include several original Civil War era letters that were not transcribed into the notebook.
Finding aids:
Unpublished guide available in the repository and online: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc22688.htm
Publications note:
A cavalryman under Custer '64-'65 : reminiscences of the Civil War / E.M. Johnson ; with notes by his granddaughter, Janet Carson.
Corporate subject:
United States. Army. New York Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)
Subject:
Soldiers--New York (State) Diaries.
Geographic terms:
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Personal narratives.
Geographic terms:
New York (State)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Personal narratives.
Geographic terms:
Crown Point (N.Y.)--History Sources.
Form/genre terms:
Letters (correspondence) aat
Form/genre terms:
Reminiscences. aat
Electronic access:
Finding aid: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/msscfa/sc22688.htm
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