Jesse Johnson Civil War diary, 1861-1864
Permanent ID:
12898
Call number:
Am .6964
Date:
1861 – 1864
Image Description:
Jesse Johnson was a corporal in the West Virginia 2nd Cavalry, Company L. He joined the army in 1861 at the age of nineteen, served for three years, then returned to his home in New Salem, York County, Pennsylvania. His diary is a firsthand account of his experiences as a soldier in the Union Army from 1861 to 1864. Johnson's daily writings provide insight into the everyday routine of a soldier in the field during the Civil War. In addition, he provides accounts of some of the fighting that occurred, ranging from minor skirmishes to major battles.
Format:
Manuscripts
Dimensions:
Width: 21 cm, Height: 32.5 cm (image)
