Dooley, John, 1842-1873
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John E. Dooley, SJ Papers
Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS49
Scope and Contents
The John Dooley, SJ Papers contain reminiscences written between 1865 and 1873 detailing his service as a Confederate soldier in the First Virginia Infantry Regiment (1862-1863) and subsequent imprisonment at Fort McHenry and Johnson’s Island (1863-1865). Also includes an essay he wrote on secession (circa 1861), poetry (1870-1873), and a few pieces of correspondence (1860-1909). Materials are arranged in a rough chronological order except for the bound reminiscences in folder 8.
Dates:
1861 - 1909