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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.

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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.

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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.

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Gives his upcoming itinerary; news of his [JPJ] clothes being sent by the tailor, [Samuel] Frost. 1 p. ALS.

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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.

Scope and Contents Consoles him [JPJ] about the lack of correspondence from his relatives; gives excuse of being ill for his lack of correspondence; tells of his great love for him and mentions also his love of a sweetheart; Cousin Tom's wedding has been postponed until the Fall; Lizzie is in Columbia and spends her free time at Cousin Margaret's home; gossip of a possible duel between Mr. [Henry A.] Wise and Mr. [Edward] Stanley [sic] Stanly; talk of Affghan [sic] war and the end of the Florida war [Seminole...

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Mention of his [JPJ] court martial; praise of Gen[era]l Worth; some old family news. 2 pp. ALS.

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Explains the lack of correspondence during the winter; discussion on his [JPJ] future, involving going into industry or remaining in the Army, giving pros and cons of each; had a pleasant trip to New Orleans, [La.]; comment about women being "pleasant and attractive creatures, beyond denial," but only "when one has nothing else to think of, or to excite him." 3 pp. ALS.

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Will not be able to come to graduation due to detainment "by authority"; gives advice on selection fo a regiment or a corp; is on his way to the Northeast Boundary after Houlton, Maine. 2 pp. ALS.

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Concerning JEJ's recent marriage; sword is in safe keeping; and questions JEJ on future travel plans. 4 pp ALS.

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Mentions many mutual friends in England, and Mrs. McLane's family. 4 pp. ALS. including a TCy of ALS. 1 p.

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Asks him [JPJ] to obtain leave to come for a visit as he cannot leave; explains note to Lieut. Knowlton. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[oseph] E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to [?] Knowlton, [West Point, N.Y.?], 15 November [18]45, asking a favor of lending JPJ some money so he may be able to visit him [JEJ]. 1 p.

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Mentions friends, [?] May and Pike Graham, with army in Mexico and speaks of companies raised in Washington Co., Va., and vicinity. 3 pp. ALS.

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Orders Lieut. J[ohn] P[reston] Johnston to detatched service and Lieut. R[ichard] H. L. Johnston to duty under him. 1 p. DS.

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Letter of introduction for his son John Wickham Leigh. 1 p. ALS.

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...

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Opinion confirming Joseph E. Johnston's rank as Brevet Colonel. 10 pp. DS.

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Congratulations on Johnston's appointment as Quartermaster General of the Army. 1 p. ALS.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Papers of Joseph E. Johnston, C.S.A. General during the American Civil War, including correspondence which reflect his long military career and interest in his nephews, John Warfield Johnston and John Preston Johnston. The papers include a diary, 1857, of Johnston's survey of the southern boundary of Kansas and eighteen volumes of Civil War dispatches and telegrams. The collection also includes a diary, 1 May-31 July 1864, of Thomas B. Mackall; letters received by...