J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Col. T[homas] T. Gantt, n.p., 1888 Nov[embe]r 30
Scope and Contents
Had no idea of the disaster to the Democratic party; describes a situation in Williamsburg as being the consequence of a large number of Negroes brought there by the military occupation; Gettysburg will not be as bad as the effect of Negro supremacy; Henry A. Wise turned Democrat to run for Governor; doesn't understand why Gantt's St. Louis house won't sell; as a child, heard much discussion of the authorship of the "Junius" letters, and feels Lord Lyttelton is a good possibility; death of a niece. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript. 2 pp.
Dates
- Creation: 1888 Nov[embe]r 30
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