Levi Johnson, Grandma Messenger's brother. Entered Civil War at age of 14 as a drummer boy

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  Johnson Messenger [in Civil War uniform]

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  Portrait of Civil War drummer boy and his mother

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  photDAG 63

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  Portrait of Civil War drummer boy and his mother

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  Portrait of a Union Army drummer boy with his mother. The boy's coat buttons are hand-colored gold. Enclosed in case was a handwritten drilling schedule titled "Drummers Calls for Daily Duty" from "Head Quarters, U.S. Forces, Port Hudson, Aug. 17, 1863. General Order No. 16" and is signed "By command of Brig. General George L. Andrews / George B. Halsteed [sic], Capt. & A.A.G." This manuscript is cataloged separately, see mssHM 54994. Correct name is: George B. Halsted (1820-1911).

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  Rolin Messenger

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  photCL 178, photDAG 94

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  Orlin Messenger

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  Mary Messenger

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