| Scope and content |
The papers of Captain George H. Johnston cover a period of Civil War history dealing with the occupation of various coastal areas of both North and South Carolina. The majority of the material deals with the occupation forces centered at New Bern, North Carolina and St. Helena Island, South Carolina from January to July of 1863. Two major combat expeditions are also discussed, including the relief expedition by Union forces to Washington, North Carolina, and the planned but aborted expedition against Charleston, South Carolina. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as |
George H. Johnston Papers (#MF0038), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
| Reproduction note | Microfilm. [Place of manufacture not identified] : [Manufacturer not identified], [1981] 0.04 cubic feet,1 item |
| Location of original | Department of Archives & Manuscripts, Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham, Alabama. |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner- Gift of Department of Archives & Manuscripts, Birmingham Public Library. |
| Biographical note | George H. Johnston served in the United States Army during the Civil War. |
