Box 1
Contains 100 Results:
J. E. Johnstone [sic], Fort Mitchell, [Ala.], to Beverly R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia., 1834 March 25
Is going back to Old Point Comfort, [Va.]; describes the "delicious moonlight nights" and the "very pretty Indian girls." 2 pp. ALS.
J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Beverley R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia., 1835 September 23
Discussion of money matters; hopes to make a trip to Florida in the winter; talk of a horserace in which he lost $750.00; needs a horse for fox-hunting; cannot visit due to his [BRJ] "bachelor" state. 3 pp. ALS.
J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to "Bev," Beverly R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia., 1836 February 18
J. E. Johnstone, Washington, [D.C.], to "Bev," Beverly R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia., 1837 June 13
Gives his reasons for resigning; is now employed in the Top[ograophi]c Bureau; news of Edward and Webb separating, and Edward composing literary works - probably on the life of Patrick Henry; has heard of his [BRJ] "matrimonial intentions" and warns him not to be rash; wishes for him to meet some of the lovely ladies in Washington. 3 pp. ALS.
J. R. Poinsett, War Department, [Washington, D.C.], to Geo[rge] W. Hopkins, House of Rep[resentative]s, [Washington, D.C.]., 1838 December 19
Appoints Mr. [John Preson] Johnston to the Military Academy, but cannot appoint Stephen J. Crockett, as regulations allow only one cadet per congressional district. 1 p. ALS.
J. E. Johnston, Augusta, Maine, to "Pres," J. Preston Johnston, Alexandria, [Washington], D.C., 1839 March 23
Philosophical letter giving advice about writing letters, suffering through hard times and looking upon him [JEJ] as a brother, not a uncle. 3 pp. ALS.
J. E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnston, Alexandria, [Washington], D.C., 1839 May 25
Tells of upcoming trips to Elizabeth Town, N.J., to meet General Scott at Head Quarters, then on to Trenton, and then to Washington, [D.C.]. he will not, however, be able to stop to visit him [JPJ] due to troop movements; gives travel instructions and descriptions of a new black trunk for him. 3 pp. ALS.
J. E. Johnston, Elizabeth Town, N.J., to "Pres" [J. Preston Johnston], n.p., 1839 May 30
I sorry, but cannot send any money because he doesn't have any; gives more detailed travel instructions for Pres to follow on his trip from Washington, through Baltimore, and on to Philadelphia and Trenton, including the use of a steamboat. 2 pp, ALS,
J. E. Johnston, Trenton, N.J., to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], Alexandria, [Washington], D.C., 1839 June 4
Gives instructions as to where and how he will receive some money from a friend of his [JEJ] in Washington. 1 p. ALS
J. E Johnston, Sackets Harbour, [N.Y.], to "Pres," J. Preston, Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York., 1839 August 31
Is glad he is enjoying school so much, and encourages him "to make a good use of the faculties nature has given..."; hopes to visit in the latter part of October; discusses a survey of an area east of the St. Regis which will keep him busy outside until the weather turns cool; the President and the Sec. of War have visited, and "peace and tranquility are restored"; tell Lizzie to write. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript, 3 pp.
J. E. Johnston, Sackets Harbour, [N.Y.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York., 1839 Oct[obe]r 17
Is happy he has become so "naturalized" to school, but cautions him not to rely too heavily on his present knowledge of mathematics; he [JPJ] should feel lucky that his Uncle Bev wrote to him, as he never writes to anyone; will stop by and see him in 10 days, but only for a few hours, as neither have much time; has received accounts of Harvey Michele's "Texas Scheme" from cousin John; other family news. 3 pp. ALS.
J. E. Johnston, Botetourt Springs [Roanoke Co., Va.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, N.Y., [1839] November 18
Was disappointed to find that Lizzie was still at Burke's Garden, and not in school -- hopes that will be taken care of soon; news of visit to Edward's farm and his horse "Tigertail"; comments on disposition and application of JPJ. 2 pp, ALS.
C. F. Smith, Capt., West Point, [N.Y.]., 1840 January 24
Permission for J[ohn] P[reston] Johnstone [sic] to move from one barracks room to another. Signed also by R. Delarfield, Supt. of M.A., and by J. Hayfoot. 1 p. DS.
J. E. Johnston, Charleston, [S.C.], to "Bev," Beverly R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia., 1840 March 11
Is on his way back to Washington from Florida; has had gratifying accounts of Pres in school, and urges him [BRJ] to write him; speaks lovingly of Pres and gives Mrs. Carrington much of the credit for his [JPJ] upbringing; discussion of Eliza and her education, or lack thereof; wants family new. 3 pp. ALS.
J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York., 1840 March 16
Saw Professor Capt. Blis who gave a satisfying account of his progress at school; has just returned from southern Florida where he spent the winter; comments on the state of military affairs in that territory and a bill before Congress to raise additional forces to fight in the Seminole War; gives advice and to read the greats authors and Latin "in the original" if there is spare time. 3 pp. ALS.
J. E. Johnston, Detroit, [Michigan], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York., 1840 July 12
Gives an explanation of why he could not visit him, and expresses gratification and pride in all of his accomplishments; is located in the country between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, surveying the land for possible fortification; comments on the abundance of trout and whitefish, and how much Uncle Edward would enjoy fishing there. 3 pp. ALS.
J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York., 1840 November 19
Subscription list of the Ball Committee, [U.S. Military Academy], for a ball held on the 6th, 1840., ca. 1840
1 p. Ms. Including Xcy of Ms. 1 p.
J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. P[reston] Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York., 1841 May 13
Just returned from an extended visit to the Sabine, and is concerned because he has not heard from him in a while. 1 p. ALS.
J. E. Johnstone [sic], Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York., 1841 May 21
Will be spending the summer in Mackinac, instructions to get any clothing needed from Sam[uel] Frost, a merchant tailor in New York, [N.Y.], and to have them charged to his [JEJ] bill. 1 p. ALS.
J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. P[reston] Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York., 1841 June 2
A school friend of JPJ's, Thompson Mason, will be coming soon, and JEJ wishes him to be welcomed and treated well, and also his mother; is still on his journey to Lake Michigan, and is not sure when he will be back by West Point; hopes he [JPJ] is enjoying his furlough, and wishes for him to stop and see Col. Preston, Mr. Hopkins, and Mrs. Merrick. 3 pp. ALS.
J. E. J[ohnston], [New York, N.Y.], to "Pres," J. P[reston] Jonstone [sic], West Point, New York., [1841 June 13]
Gives his upcoming itinerary; news of his [JPJ] clothes being sent by the tailor, [Samuel] Frost. 1 p. ALS.
Note that Cadet [J. Preston] Johnstone [sic] reported absent, signed by I[rvin] McDowell, [West Point, N.Y.]., 1841 September 8
1 p. ANS.
J. E. Johnstone [sic], Buffalo, [N.Y.], to "Pres," J. P[reston] Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York., 1841 Sep[tembe]r 16
Has heard about an epidemic at West Point and is anxious about his [JPJ] health; mention of a cadet Mason, near death and hopes that it is not his friend [Thompson Mason], has been in Buffalo about 15 days and may remain another month; is interested about news from Va. relatives. 1 p. ALS.