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Johnson, John Edgar, 1843-1934

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1843 - 1934

Biography

John Edgar Johnson was born in Lowell, Mass., February 3, 1843. In' 1862 he entered the sophomore class of the Chandler Scientific School, and in 1865 received the degree of B.S. despite long absence in army service. For the college year 1865-66 he was a senior in the Academic Department, and received the degree of A.B. with the class of '66. After his graduation Mr. Johnson studied at the Cambridge Divinity School.Entering the ministry of the Episcopal church. Mr. Johnson was rector of churches in Hoboken and in Philadelphia. About 1880 he left the conventional ministry and became preacher in theater services in Philadelphia.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

John Edgar Johnson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 864303
Mss 864303
Date(s): 1864-05-03
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from John Edgar Johnson on Manchester, New Hampshire to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that his conversation with Smith was overheard and reported. He will not return to college.

John Edgar Johnson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 864475.1
Mss 864475.1
Date(s): 1864-08-25
Scope and Contents

Letter from John Edgar Johnson in Fort Constitution to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that writer has joined the army. Would like Smith's advice about finishing his collegiate course.

John Edgar Johnson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 865224.2
Mss 865224.2
Date(s): 1865-03-24
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from John Edgar Johnson at Hardin's Division, telling him that he thinks that he is the youngest captain in the Army. He would like to be granted his degree with his class.

John Edgar Johnson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 865360.2
Mss 865360.2
Date(s): 1865-06-10
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from John Edgar Johnson at Harding Division to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he is grateful for his degree. He is enclosing $60. He will pay graduation fees when he learns them. Would $ 50 or $ 100 be acceptable to the college of scientific department?

John Edgar Johnson letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 865423
Mss 865423
Date(s): 1865-07-23
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from John Edgar Johnson near Brownsville to Asa Dodge Smith, telling him that he will give $ 40 to aid the young man who wishes to enter the scientific department. He hopse to see Smith soon and talks about Rio Grande country.

John Smith Woodward letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 865340.1
Mss 865340.1
Date(s): 1865-05
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from John Smith Woodward to John Edgar Johnson, stating the terms under which Johnson will be granted a degree with his class.

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