1. Creator/Author:
  2. Morrill, Justin S. (Justin Smith), 1810-1898 (1)

Letter from Justin S. Morrill to Richard W. Thompson

Creator:
Morrill, Justin S. (Justin Smith), 1810-1898
Collection:
Richard W. Thompson Collection
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Date of Original:
1879
Description:
Letter, 20 cm, on United States Senate Chamber letterhead, enclosing a letter from "the famous little drummer boy," who is in need of work, possibly at the Navy Yard. Willie Johnston, the drummer boy, enlisted in the 3rd Vermont Infantry at age 11 alongside his father and received a Medal of Honor at age 13 for meritorious action in battle.
Subject:
Thompson, Richard W. (Richard Wigginton), 1809-1900--Correspondence; Johnston, William J., 1850-
Category:
Manuscripts & Documents
Format of Original:
Manuscript
Item ID:
71200908302267
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Digital File ID:
71200908302267
Available for Viewing:
By appointment only
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