# Mr. James D. Johnson — Struggles and Triumphs character guide

> Mr. James D. Johnson in Struggles and Triumphs by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Johnson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. James D., James D. Johnson, J. D. Johnson, neighbor Johnson, J. Johnson

**First appearance:** 0005-iii-in-business-for-myself

## Who they are

A neighbor and business associate of Barnum.

## In the story

### [XVI: At Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xvi-at-home)

Neighbor of Barnum; becomes the unwitting subject of a joke involving a deer park sign, later known as 'Barnum's gamekeeper.'

### [XXX: In Holland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxx-in-holland)

One of Barnum's assignees in Bridgeport; advises Barnum to move into Iranistan and arranges for repairs.

### [Richard's Himself Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxxiii-richard-s-himself-again)

Barnum's most effective agent in resolving clock troubles; guarantees bonds and provides invaluable assistance.

### [Menagerie and Museum Memoranda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxxiv-menagerie-and-museum-memoranda)

A political acquaintance who compares Stephen A. Douglas's appearance to Barnum's.

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