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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."
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Captain J. D. Johnston Confederate States Navy sword, ms508, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
See also a description of the Battle of Mobile Bay, written by Captain Johnston in volume 4 of Battles and Leaders of the Civil War.