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Gives glowing recommendation of Col. [Robert E.] Withers for a Democratic middle class office in the Senate; is glad to hear of his improved health; Gov. Randolph sent a copy of the new Army Bill; asks that he [JWJ] and Col. Withers read his comments on it. 1 p. ALS.

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Writes on behalf of their kinsman James Southall who would like to be appointed to the new Geology professorship at the "Va. University." 1p. ALS.

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Will be happy to give Mr. McCloskey a recommendation on his application for an office; is pleased he sent out a circular; Lily still suffering from rheumatism. 3 pp. ALS.

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Comments on a note on the F. J. Porter case and [Theodore Fitz] Randolph's speech; Lee and Jackson's operations against Pope [at 2nd Bull Run]; and the next Presidential election. 4 pp. Including typescript. 2 pp.

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Comments on apparent Southern antipathy to politics; the approaching election, and the Democratic Party; will not be a candidate. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.

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Is recovering from a bad sprain; believes a Democrat will win the Presidency, but a thorough civil service reform is not likely. 2 pp. ALS. including typerscript. 1 p.

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Compares public morals and their effects on elections with those of 30 years ago, and discusses Hayes' use of the veto; and the ideal beauty of Pattsfield. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.

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Discussion of quarrels amongst members of the Westmoreland Club and Capt. John S. Wise, and the rule of secrecy and voting; will be attending his [GBK] wedding. 2 pp. ALS.

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Has written to Dr. Curry who is a member of the Board of Visitors [of the Medical College of Virginia?] about a professorship; also mention of Ben's bride. 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...