Mumford H. Dixon diary, 1864.

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Mumford H. Dixon diary, 1864.

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The collection consists of a transcript of the diary of Mumford H. Dixon from May 7, 1864-December 3, 1864. The action recorded is the defense of Atlanta and Hood's Tennessee Campaign. Dixon was captured at the battle of Jonesboro, August 31, 1864, but was exchanged on October 19. He was captured again at the battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864, and spent the remainder of the war in Federal prisons at Louisville, Kentucky, and Johnson Island, Ohio. A sketch of his service, provided by the Adjutant General's Office, from records in the National Archives and a copy of an obituary are appended.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8317414

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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Dixon, Mumford H., b. 1838.

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Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891

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Confederate States of America. Army. Arkansas Infantry Regiment, 3rd. Company E

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