Scope and Contents Concerning Col. Marshall's address as not being an attack against JEJ, but rather a criticism of some statements of JEJ's in regard to the army around Richmond [during the war]. Comments on Marshall's address and includes points of controversy with his recollections with statistical information; corrects JEJ on points regarding himself and statements made about him and his command in JEJ's book; apologizes for mentioning these matters and does not do so to complain; mentions the courtesy and...

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Concerning the Georgia Brigade Lawton took to Virginia in June 1862 and the details surrounding the situation. 3 pp. ALS.

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Has enclosed an extract from a letter of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston "in the hope that it may be of some service to you and history." 1 p. ALS. Inclusing a Cy of LS from Jos[eph] E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to Colonel [John P. Nicholson], n.p., 14 April 1875, defending what he had written about a battle fought at Fair Oaks. 1 p.

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Explanation of a delay in payment of a $1000 note. 2 pp. ALS.

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Detailed comments on the Count of Paris' letters concerning the Battle of Seven Pines, defending what himself, Longstreet, [D. H.] Hill, and Smith had reported; also extensive defense of himself and descriptions of his and others' actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks; asks if he received an autograph note of Gen[era]l [Robert E.] Lee. 3 pp. ALS.

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Invitation to attend and act as Chief Marshall at the unveiling of the Foley Statue of ["Stonewall"] Jackson on the 26th of October. 1 p. ALS.

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Concerning the recent publication by the press of "our late correspondence"; the desire for you to accept the position of Marshall in chief on the 16th, and Mr. Valentine is interested in executing a bust of you. 1 p. ALS.

Scope and Contents Economic discussion of the Hawaiian Treaty which will remove the rice tariff, and how it will affect the rice farmers in South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana; concern over land losing its value and people being forced out of work; alludes to North/South disputes over the problem, stating that the planter will be "unable to stand up under the burden imposed upon him for the benefit of Northern manufacturers"; asks him to vote against the treaty and to relay the same messages to Col. [Robert...

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Discusses Southern political systems, the Democratic nomination convention in St. Louis, and Northern attitudes toward the South. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 3 pp.

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Thanks him for the "handsome testimonial" and tribute sent to him from such a "noble chieftain." 2 pp. ALS.

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Has learned through Judge [Robert W.] Hughes that he [JWJ] will support President Hayes' administration; expresses wish for him to withold support until he knows more fully the President's "Southern policy"; discussion of JWJ's son applying to West Point or just joining the Army. 2 pp. ALS.

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Cancellation of plans due to wife's illness; discussion of his friend Haine [?], who was dissapointed because the P.O. Dept. appointment was not filled; he is now trying for the office of Marshall, which will be vacant on the expiration of the term of the incumbent, according to [Judge Robert W.] Hughes; hopes he [JWJ] will lend his support to Haine [?]. 3 pp. ALS.

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Expression of friendship; gives correction of Pickett's strength of 4500 instead of 5500 as previously reported. 2 pp. ALS.

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Ben has decided to settle in Richmond; [Robert W.] Hughes does not think that it is a wise move since it was flooded with medical men after the war and recommends Norfolk instead; also the comment that there is a strong Catholic influence [in Norfolk] which would also help Ben professionally. 4 pp. ALS.

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Has sent application for Joe's [Johnston] benefit; feels that [Robert W.] Hughes has excellent sense and judgement [referring to his opinions of where Ben should set up a medical practice]. 1 p. ALS.

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More discussions of Ben setting up medical practice in Richmond. 2 pp. ALS.

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Requests that he be sent the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill so that he may read it, as it is so unlike the Bill passed at the St. Louis Convention of 1975, he feels it will aid the South, and not the North; his friend, John C. Brown, is V[ice] Pres[iden]t of the Institution [governing the railroad?]. 1 p. ALS.

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Discusses economy of the South and resulting problems; anti-military sentiments of the South; and character of Tilden and Hayes. 4 pp. ALS. including typescript. 3 pp.

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Discussing the Greenbacker philosophy, the Electoral Commission, and the election; his views of the insurance profession; and his impressions of Tilden. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.

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Again requests a copy of the Texas-Pacific R.R. Bill for his friend Robert Gourdin; would have asked Bev[erly] Tucker to send it, but he is in New Orleans, [La.], directing a convention; discussion of the reduction of the tobacco tax on Southern farmers. 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...