J. E. Johnston, Washington, D.C. to Gen. D. H. Hill, Milledgeville, Ga., 1887 Sep[ember] 22
Scope and Contents
Was impressed by his conduct at Yorktown and 7 Pines; applied for his appointment to a vacancy in 1864; the recommendation may have been held up in the office of Gen. [Braxton] Bragg. 2 pp. ALS. Including p.s., from J. E. Johnston, to Gen. D. H. Hill, explaining that his questions pertained to what sort of paper he should write -- not because of "the fear of entangling myself." 1 p.
Dates
- Creation: 1887 Sep[ember] 22
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