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.

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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.

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Send picture of his mother, who was a good friend of her [Mrs. Johnston] mother [Catherine May (Milligan) McLane] 2 pp. ALS.

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Invitation to attend the reuinion of the First Kentucky Brigade of Infantry "in the late war." 1 p. LS.

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Criticism of Lincoln and Garfield; his views of the effect of a Southern victory, and comparisons of resources of North and South in 1861. 1 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.