Captain J. D. Johnston Confederate States Navy sword


Descriptive Summary
Title: Captain J. D. Johnston Confederate States Navy sword
Creator: Johnston, J. D.
Inclusive Dates: between 1860 and 1869
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 folder(s) (1 sword)
Collection Number: ms508
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

J. D. Johnston was a Captain in the U.S. Navy and one of the officers on Commodore Perry's ships, when Perry opened Japan to world commerce. During the war between the states, Johnston resigned from the U.S. Navy and entered Confederate service. Captain Johnston was second in command of the iron clad ram "Tennessee" under Admiral Buchanan at the Battle of Mobile Bay. During the battle Admiral Buchanan was wounded and Captain Johnson succeeded in command until he was forced to surrender.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of one sword in scabbard, formerly property of Captain J. D. Johnston, Confederate States Navy. There is a description available in the folder "Confederate Sword."