John Johnston papers, 1862-1900 [microfilm manuscript].

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John Johnston papers, 1862-1900 [microfilm manuscript].

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Reminiscences (17 p.) of John Johnston of Madison County, Tenn.; a diary, 1862, of Johnston's sister, Sarah Johnston Estes; and a few other items. Johnston wrote the reminiscences in 1900 and the transcription was prepared about 1930. He wrote about growing up in Madison County and about his military experiences in the 6th Tennessee Infantry Regiment. A transcription of Johnston's diary, February-May 1865 is included. Sarah Estes's diary (36 p.) describes community life in Madison County, Tenn., and in Amite, La., and a trip from Tennessee to New Orleans, La.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Confederate States of America. Army. Tennessee Infantry Regiment, 6th.

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Estes, Sarah Johnston, fl. 1862.

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Confederate states of America. Army

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The Savannah Ordnance Depot, Savannah, Georgia, was organized as a field depot during the Civil War. In April 1864, it became the Savannah Arsenal under the supervision of the Chief of Ordnance. From the description of Savannah Ordnance Depot employment roll, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477938 The Confederate States of America Army may have created the position of Purchasing Commissary of Subsistence to oversee the distribution of food and other supplies to the Co...

Johnston, John, 1842-1928.

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