Papers, 1864-1897.

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Papers, 1864-1897.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49839299

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.

1 box (0.25 cubic ft.)

New York State Library

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New York State Library

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United States. Army. New York Cavalry Regiment, 2nd (1861-1865)

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Mustered in: August 9 to October 8,1861 Mustered out: June 5, 1865 July 25, 1861, Co1. J. Mansfield Davies received authority from the War Department to recruit a regiment of cavalry. He recruited this regiment and organized it at Scarsdale; it was mustered in the service of the United States for three years, between August 9 and October 8, 1861. It was originally known as the Harris Light Cavalry; the War Department designated it, October 26, 1861, the 7th Regiment of Cavalry in the service...

Johnson, E. M. (Elbert M.), 1844-1910

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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. From the description of Papers, 1864-1897. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 49839299 ...