Name/Title
Correspondence to Edgar M. Dick from Melville Johnson -- Mar 1864Entry/Object ID
BC.2010.022.489Tags
Copyright RestrictionScope and Content
Blue sheet of paper folded in half to create four pages of correspondence. The first page is addressed "Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 9th 1864. Distant Cousin". It is signed on the last page, opposite first page, "This is from Melville Johnson to Edgar M. Dick, Direct to Melville Johnson, Co. B. 4th Wis. Cav, New Orleans, Louisiana". They are camped just north of the city of Baton Rouge and are able to go where ever they want within the picket lines. It talks about a lucky man that was nearly killed, but didn't die; a prisoner; happenings in town which include a killing; and ends with what he had for dinner.Collection
Brothertown CollectionCataloged By
Braaten, HattieArchive Items Details
Title
Correspondence to Edgar M. Dick from Melville Johnson -- Mar 1864Description
CorrespondenceCreator
Johnson, MelvilleDate(s) of Creation
Mar 9, 1864Search Terms
Civil War LettersLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Digital OnlyDate
07/26/2023Reproductions
Notes
Brothertown Indian Nation holds physical copies and copyright; contact Brothertown for reproductions and publishing.Created By
hbraaten@oneidanation.orgCreate Date
07/26/2023Updated By
cgerzet1@oneidanation.orgUpdate Date
08/10/2023