Lot of 8 documents, dating from July 1862 to July 1865 tracking the career of James Gould Johnson. He enlisted in early July 1862 and was commissioned into the Quartermaster's Dept. The first documents are a cover letter stating that his commission as Assistant Quartermaster is enclosed, and he should return the form that accompanies it as soon as possible. This form is signed by Julius Peter Garesche, who enlisted in the QM Dept. immediately after war was declared. He was killed on the last day of 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN. The second form is similar, but regards a bond that needed to be confirmed by the QM Dept. this form is signed by Ebenezer Sprote Sibley as Bvt. Col. of QM. Both of these were sent through Hon. R.E. Fenton of NY, House of Reps. The next form is dated late August, 1862. This one informs Johnson that his bond has been received and he is to report to Col. R. Ingalls (in person), then report to the QM General's office by letter after he receives his assignment. The next form is on HQ Army of the Potomac letterhead, Sept. 1, 1862, and assigns Johnson to the Corps of Maj. Genl. Fitz-John Porter, Seymour's Division. This form signed by Rufus Ingalls, Lieut. Col. Ingalls (USMA 1843) was promoted through the ranks to Brig. General by May 1863, and received five brevets in the March 1865 omnibus awards. He mustered out in Sept. 1866. The following form is for transportation for Johnson and two clerks to Harrisburg, PA, dated July 7th, 1863. Signature unclear. Special Orders No. 315, June 19, 1865, informs Col. James G. Johnson is relieved from duty as Chief Quartermaster of the Department of Pennsylvania. Secretarially signed E.D. Townsend, and docketed by Jno. S. Schultz. (Probably John Smythe Schultz, who enlisted as 1st. Lieut., and left as a major, having received two brevets) A printed version of SO 315 indicates that COl. James G. Johnson is dismissed from service for disobedience of orders. Signed (stamped??) by E.D. Townsend, AAG. Verso with request for copy of the charges which led to his dismissal. Final document is Special Orders No. 161, ordering Col. Johnson to "transfer to Col. W.W. McKim, Chief quartermaster Philadelphia Depot, all the Public Funds and Property for which he is accountable." Unfortunately we have been unable to determine just what it is that Col. Johnson is supposed to have done to prompt this action. Condition: A bit better than expected for Civil War documents. With typical folds, minor handling wear, but very little toning or surface soil.
Lot of 8 documents, dating from July 1862 to July 1865 tracking the career of James Gould Johnson. He enlisted in early July 1862 and was commissioned into the Quartermaster's Dept. The first documents are a cover letter stating that his commission as Assistant Quartermaster is enclosed, and he should return the form that accompanies it as soon as possible. This form is signed by Julius Peter Garesche, who enlisted in the QM Dept. immediately after war was declared. He was killed on the last day of 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN. The second form is similar, but regards a bond that needed to be confirmed by the QM Dept. this form is signed by Ebenezer Sprote Sibley as Bvt. Col. of QM. Both of these were sent through Hon. R.E. Fenton of NY, House of Reps. The next form is dated late August, 1862. This one informs Johnson that his bond has been received and he is to report to Col. R. Ingalls (in person), then report to the QM General's office by letter after he receives his assignment. The next form is on HQ Army of the Potomac letterhead, Sept. 1, 1862, and assigns Johnson to the Corps of Maj. Genl. Fitz-John Porter, Seymour's Division. This form signed by Rufus Ingalls, Lieut. Col. Ingalls (USMA 1843) was promoted through the ranks to Brig. General by May 1863, and received five brevets in the March 1865 omnibus awards. He mustered out in Sept. 1866. The following form is for transportation for Johnson and two clerks to Harrisburg, PA, dated July 7th, 1863. Signature unclear. Special Orders No. 315, June 19, 1865, informs Col. James G. Johnson is relieved from duty as Chief Quartermaster of the Department of Pennsylvania. Secretarially signed E.D. Townsend, and docketed by Jno. S. Schultz. (Probably John Smythe Schultz, who enlisted as 1st. Lieut., and left as a major, having received two brevets) A printed version of SO 315 indicates that COl. James G. Johnson is dismissed from service for disobedience of orders. Signed (stamped??) by E.D. Townsend, AAG. Verso with request for copy of the charges which led to his dismissal. Final document is Special Orders No. 161, ordering Col. Johnson to "transfer to Col. W.W. McKim, Chief quartermaster Philadelphia Depot, all the Public Funds and Property for which he is accountable." Unfortunately we have been unable to determine just what it is that Col. Johnson is supposed to have done to prompt this action. Condition: A bit better than expected for Civil War documents. With typical folds, minor handling wear, but very little toning or surface soil.
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