Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Schnell collection reflects his interests in the Chattahoochee River, local industry, the U. S. Bicentennial and his own family history, which includes the Eelbeck, Johnson, and George families, in addition to the Schnells. These materials include a group of 17 Civil War letters written by John T. Johnson, three of which have been transcribed. He was very active in the Columbus Area Bicentennial Committee from 1973 through 1976. This committee planned and executed a series of...

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Letter from John T. Johnson describing the fall of Fort Pulaski near Savannah. April 12, 1862 Letter from John T. Johnson describing the Battle of Murphresboro (Tennessee) and the capture of 7 prisoners by Johnson. January 10, 1863 Letter from John T. Johnson from Rock Island prison. January 28, 1865 Will of John T. Johnson. October 15, 1869 Typescript copy of the obituary of John T. Johnson. n.d.