John H. Carson papers, 1854-1976.

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John H. Carson papers, 1854-1976.

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Papers are comprised of two manuscript volumes; volume one, a personal narrative (1863) recounting his experiences in Louisiana during the Civil War, with references to skirmishes, casualties, execution of prisoners, and the march through Louisiana; volume two, a record book (1854-1860) with a list of expenses incurred during his move to Texas. Other items include his parole certificate (July 24, 1865); and a photograph taken with his wife, Elizabeth (1890). Also among the papers is a photocopy of a document (1909) giving a short history and list of officers of Crumps Regiment, Texas Cavalry, known earlier as Lane's Regiment, and originally organized as the Texas Partisan Rangers. A single issue of the JEFFERSON JIMPLECUTE (Nov. 25, 1976) gives a biographical account of John H. Carson's life.

4 items.2 v.1 microfilm reel.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Carson, John Miller, 1837-1912.

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John H. Carson emigrated from Tennessee to East Texas in 1858. He enlisted in the Texas Partisan Rangers Regiment of the Confederate cavalry in August 1862. After his parole on July 24, 1865, he returned to his family in East Texas. From the description of John H. Carson papers, 1854-1976. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 255584651 ...

Confederate States of America. Army. Texas Cavalry Regiment, 1st

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