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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Discusses his mother's recent death. 2 pp. ALS.

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Discusses a recent change [marriage to Ann Bernard] in his father's life which will make it less solitary; must decide by June whether to remain in the Army and choose the Infantry or the Artillery. 2 pp. ALS.

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Concerning the death of McLane's father, the office made vacant by his death, and the introduction of Mr. F. B. Ogden by this letter. 2 pp. LS.

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Discusses the forces gathering for the coming Revolution [of 1830]. 1 p. ALS.

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Concerning a strong interest and desire for prosperity for the United States. 2 pp. ALS.

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Concerns procedure for the presentation of copies of publications of the Commissioners of Public Records to the United States. 3 pp. ADF and L.

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Is not in love, though from time to time feels tenderness towards and interest in the appearance and conversation of a particular woman. 4 pp. ALS.

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Is anxious to see "those who remain" [after the deaths of his father and brother]; saw John Preston "at the university"; comments on the matrimonial propensity of young people; is susceptible to the charms of so many women that they neutralize each other. 3 pp. ALS.

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Discusses plans for Louisa's son John [W. Johnston], and the need for John to travel on his own; mentions various relatives he has seen and Jane's plans; missed seeing "Mama in Richmond." 4 pp. ALS.

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Had a miserable march through the country and is in quite a bad humor; describes foiled plans to go to Richmond; the weather has been as cold as a Virginia winter; gossip of Harrison [?] traveling to Augusta, [Ga.], to see a lady. 3 pp. ALS.