J. J. Snook poem, 1909 August 23.

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J. J. Snook poem, 1909 August 23.

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Printed poem titled "The Glorious 22nd," written by J. J. Snook, a former Union soldier of the 22nd Michigan Infantry. The poem describes General George Henry Thomas' selection of the 22nd Michigan for his headquarter guard.

1 item (1 leaf); 9 x 16 cm.

University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8123627

University of California, Santa Barbara, UCSB Library

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United States. Army. Michigan Infantry Regiment, 22nd (1862-1865)

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Snook, John James, 1842-

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Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870

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Thomas was born at Newsom's Depot, Southampton County, Virginia, five miles (8 km) from the North Carolina border. His father, John Thomas, of Welsh descent, and his mother, Elizabeth Rochelle Thomas, a descendant of French Huguenot immigrants, had six children. George had three sisters and two brothers. The family led an upper-class plantation lifestyle. By 1829, they owned 685 acres (2.77 km2) and 24 slaves. John died in a farm accident when George was 13, leaving the family in financial diffi...