Summary Information

Title: Henry J. Johnson papers
Creator: Johnson, Henry J.
Inclusive dates: 1862-1865
Extent: 52 letters and 3 documents
Abstract:

Henry J. Johnson was a proponent of the secession of West Virginia from Virginia. Johnson acted on his principals in the fall of 1861, enlisting for duty as a corporal in the federal 1st (West) Virginia Infantry. The Johnson papers consist of 52 letters written by Johnson to his sister, Clara, and three documents relating to Johnson's career in the 1st West Virginia Infantry.

Language: The material is in English.
Repository: William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan

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