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Concerning the campaign in Georgia in 1864. Cy of LS. 23 pp. Including a Cy of Ms. written by J. C. Thompson, ca. 1861, and later published during the [Civil] War, entitled "Gen. Johnston and Gen. Hood." 5 pp.

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Instructions to send a trunk from Edward's adopted daughter to Peter at the first opportunity; contents are papers, possibly articles written for the newspaper he [Peter] published. 2 pp. ALS.

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Concerning the "inaccuracy of your recollection of my course" and an account of his recollections of the event [mentioned in an earlier letter]. 3 pp. ALS.

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Sympathy note about the death of his son, Willie. 2 pp. ALS.

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Asks for a letter of recommendation and introduction so he may join the Corps of Cavalry in Egypt; advises him to remain quiet about any disharmony between Mr. Davis and himself because of upsetting the "thousands who are friendly to both"; urges him to prepare for publication his reports to "justify...motives and...actions" by him [JEJ]. 4 pp. ALS.

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Concerning the condition of the 33rd Regiment, Va. Volunteers, immediately after the close of the first battle of Manassas, 21 July 1861. 6 pp ALS.

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Concerns an article on "the flag question" by Beauregard to be submitted to the April 1872 Baltimore Southern Magazine; also the state of the government in Louisiana -- "quasi-revolution." 3 pp. ALS.

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Concerns over brother Peter; question about the Confederate States' archives; had a pleasant visit from Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and their young son. 4 pp. ALS.

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Sends the final draft of his statement; report only alludes to "saving Lee's Army"; struck out of his attacks on [Jefferson] Davis who "poor Floyd" called "Mr. Jefferson Davidson." 4 pp. ALS.

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sends check to furnish brother Peter's new room, sends holiday greetings. 1 p. ALS.

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Concerning a $500 contribution to the church; the winter weather; "another tour to raise means for completing our Church here"; and love to Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and regards to friends in Atlanta. 3 pp. ALS.

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Concerns flag of the "Johnston Light Infantry" to be presented by Mrs. Johnston. 2 pp. ALS.

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Her letter was his first news of her grandmother, his sister's [Louisa Smith Bowen] illness; expressions of family love; has had acute rheumatism since January. 3 pp. ALS.

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Talk of funding the repairs needed for the family burial grounds; "Lily" will be traveling to the Springs soon for her annual stay, as prescribed by her physician. 2 pp. ALS.

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Wife "Lily" suffering from Neauralgia; grief over death of brother [Beverly]; also settlement of Beverly's estate; financial matters concerned with brother Peter. 1 p. ALS.

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Instructions to buy Beverly's silver tableware at the auction of his personal effects on the 10th if no other close relative wants it; anxious over brother Peter being alone - would like to hire someone to stay with him. 1 p. ALS.

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Discussion of sale of family proprety, the storing of books, and the distributing of clothes to the poor; in agreement about brother Peter living in a hotel and will send money accordingly. 4 pp. ALS.

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Since the Army of fifteen years past has changed considerably, he doesn't really recommend that Ben [Goerge Ben Johnston] become commissioned; feels that the Army has lowered its standards, and that there is some prejuice agaisnt Southerners; suggests law studies instead. 3 pp. 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...