J. E. Johnston, San Antonio, [Tex.], to Ed[ward] W[illiam] Johnston, n.p., 1851 Jan[uar]y 6
Scope and Contents
Mention of the President's [Millard Fillmore] message and the report of the General-in-Chief [of the Army?], and how it will affect the Top[ographica]l Corps; yearns for a promotion, and asks him to put in a good word for him; mentions he has 8 or 10 scars from battles with Indians; also suggests General [Winfield] Scott or General Dawson of Georgia for recommendations; asks for "little Lissie's" [Eliza (Johnston) Hughes] new husband's name. 2 pp. Pst. (From an original belonging to W[illia]m Armour, New York City, N.Y.)
Dates
- Creation: 1851 Jan[uar]y 6
Creator
- From the Collection: Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, 1807-1891 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 3.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository