The John Wesley Turner papers, 1851-1866.

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The John Wesley Turner papers, 1851-1866.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, reports / studies, diary / journal, maps / charts. Contains information pertaining to the following war: Civil War. Contains information pertaining to the following military units: 3rd United States Artillery Regiment 1st United States Infantry Regiment. General description of the collection: The John Wesley Turner papers include official correspondence of a major general during the Civil War and personal correspondence containing the order of battle on Army of the James; special orders on District of Henrico; maps of Morris Island, South Carolina; journal of an expedition against the upper Columbia River Indians.

2 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7573875

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United States. Army of the James

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The Union Departments of Virginia and North Carolina merged in 1863. Troops from these departments formed the XVIII Corps. In April 1864 the X Corps was transferred from the Department of the South and the two corps formed the Army of the James. Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler was placed in command. During Lt. Gen. Ulysses Grant's Overland Campaign in 1864, Butler made several unsuccessful attempts at Petersburg and Richmond. At the Battle of Cold Harbor the XVIII Corps was sent to act under the...

Turner, John Wesley, 1833-1899

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John W. Turner of Columbus, Indiana enlisted March 7th, 1862 into Company C of the 6th Indiana Infantry Regiment where he served a three year term until his death in Gallatin, Tennessee. From the description of John W. Turner letter, 26 July 1862. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 712577488 ...