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4 May 1865

Johnson, Richard W., 1827-1897

Endorsement signed

Title: [Oath of allegiance to the United States for Alfred Jones, with Richard Johnson endorsement]

Jones signs partially printed document, pledging his allegiance to the United States of America. Also signed by Jonathan Sargent, Assistant Provost Marshall, Department of the Cumberland. Endorsement on verso, authorizing Jones to practice medicine in Union-occupied Tennessee, signed by General Richard W. Johnson.

GLC02825.03

5 May 1862

Johnson, Richard W., 1827-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. B. Fry

Informs Fry, "I am very much in want of a Commissary for my Brigade. Understanding that my former Commissary, Capt. Palmer, has returned, I would respectfully request that he be ordered to my Brigade. I have no officer in the Brigade who can perform the duties of Commissary, hence my request." Endorsed by Brigadier General Alexander McDowell McCook. One bust engraving of Johnson included as collateral.

GLC02456.13

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