Joseph E. Johnston Papers (2024)

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Container List

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108693

  1825-1835

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108694

    Joseph E. Johnston, West Point, New York, to "Sister" [in-law], Louisa Johnston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia

    30 June 1825.

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108695

    J. E. Johnston, West Point, New York, to "sister" [in-law], Louisa S. Johnston, Tazewell Court House, Virginia.

    1829 January 25

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108696

    Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., to Lewis [sic] [Louis] McLane

    1829 June 2

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108697

    Lafayette, Paris, France, to [Louis McLane?]

    1829 October 8

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108698

    Viscount Clifden, Henry Welbare Agar (afterwards Ellis), Viscount of Gowran, Rockhampton, England, to Louis McLane

    1829 Dec[embe]r 28

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108699

    Sir James Mackintosh, [London, England?], to [Louis] MacLane [sic]

    [ca. 1830-1831] March 25

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108700

    J. Eggleston Johnston, Fortress Monroe, Virginia, to "sister" [in-law], Louisa S. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia

    1831 November 18

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108701

    J. E. Johnston, Fort Monroe, Virginia, to his brother, Beverley R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia

    1832 Nov[embe]r 13

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108702

    J. E. Johnston, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, to Louisa S. Johnston, care of Capt. R. T. Bowen, Tazewell Co., Virginia

    1833 August 19

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108703

    J. E. Johnston, Fort Mitchell, Alabama, to Beverley R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia.

    1834 Jan[uar]y 9

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108704

    J. E. Johnstone [sic], Fort Mitchell, [Ala.], to Beverly R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia.

    1834 March 25

    Scope and Contents

    Is going back to Old Point Comfort, [Va.]; describes the "delicious moonlight nights" and the "very pretty Indian girls." 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id108705

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Beverley R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia.

    1835 September 23

    Scope and Contents

    Discussion of money matters; hopes to make a trip to Florida in the winter; talk of a horserace in which he lost $750.00; needs a horse for fox-hunting; cannot visit due to his [BRJ] "bachelor" state. 3 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108706

  1836-1840

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108707

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to "Bev," Beverly R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia.

    1836 February 18

    Scope and Contents

    Is on his way to assist Gen[era]l Scott in the war against the Seminoles; describes his journey south; waiting for a steamboat to take them down the St. John's River, [Fla.]; describes the Army and gives the number of Indians to be estimated at about 3500, although he thinks that figure is exaggerated; soldiers complaining of having to boil and eat pork; heard from John that all of their Negroes had been sold and that all of the "affairs" were still unsettled; is saddened that Sam [a slave] was sold. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108708

    J. E. Johnstone, Washington, [D.C.], to "Bev," Beverly R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia.

    1837 June 13

    Scope and Contents

    Gives his reasons for resigning; is now employed in the Top[ograophi]c Bureau; news of Edward and Webb separating, and Edward composing literary works - probably on the life of Patrick Henry; has heard of his [BRJ] "matrimonial intentions" and warns him not to be rash; wishes for him to meet some of the lovely ladies in Washington. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108709

    J. R. Poinsett, War Department, [Washington, D.C.], to Geo[rge] W. Hopkins, House of Rep[resentative]s, [Washington, D.C.].

    1838 December 19

    Scope and Contents

    Appoints Mr. [John Preson] Johnston to the Military Academy, but cannot appoint Stephen J. Crockett, as regulations allow only one cadet per congressional district. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108710

    J. E. Johnston, Augusta, Maine, to "Pres," J. Preston Johnston, Alexandria, [Washington], D.C.

    1839 March 23

    Scope and Contents

    Philosophical letter giving advice about writing letters , suffering through hard times and looking upon him [JEJ] as a brother, not a uncle. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108711

    J. E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnston, Alexandria, [Washington], D.C.

    1839 May 25

    Scope and Contents

    Tells of upcoming trips to Elizabeth Town, N.J., to meet General Scott at Head Quarters, then on to Trenton, and then to Washington, [D.C.]. he will not, however, be able to stop to visit him [JPJ] due to troop movements; gives travel instructions and descriptions of a new black trunk for him. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108712

    J. E. Johnston, Elizabeth Town, N.J., to "Pres" [J. Preston Johnston], n.p.

    1839 May 30

    Scope and Contents

    I sorry, but cannot send any money because he doesn't have any; gives more detailed travel instructions for Pres to follow on his trip from Washington, through Baltimore, and on to Philadelphia and Trenton, including the use of a steamboat. 2 pp, ALS,

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108713

    J. E. Johnston, Trenton, N.J., to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], Alexandria, [Washington], D.C.

    1839 June 4

    Scope and Contents

    Gives instructions as to where and how he will receive some money from a friend of his [JEJ] in Washington. 1 p. ALS

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108714

    J. E Johnston, Sackets Harbour, [N.Y.], to "Pres," J. Preston, Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1839 August 31

    Scope and Contents

    Is glad he is enjoying school so much, and encourages him "to make a good use of the faculties nature has given..."; hopes to visit in the latter part of October; discusses a survey of an area east of the St. Regis which will keep him busy outside until the weather turns cool; the President and the Sec. of War have visited, and "peace and tranquility are restored"; tell Lizzie to write. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript, 3 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108716

    J. E. Johnston, Sackets Harbour, [N.Y.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1839 Oct[obe]r 17

    Scope and Contents

    Is happy he has become so "naturalized" to school, but cautions him not to rely too heavily on his present knowledge of mathematics; he [JPJ] should feel lucky that his Uncle Bev wrote to him, as he never writes to anyone; will stop by and see him in 10 days, but only for a few hours, as neither have much time; has received accounts of Harvey Michele's "Texas Scheme" from cousin John; other family news. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108717

    J. E. Johnston, Botetourt Springs [Roanoke Co., Va.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, N.Y.

    [1839] November 18

    Scope and Contents

    Was disappointed to find that Lizzie was still at Burke's Garden, and not in school -- hopes that will be taken care of soon; news of visit to Edward's farm and his horse "Tigertail"; comments on disposition and application of JPJ. 2 pp, ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108718

    C. F. Smith, Capt., West Point, [N.Y.].

    1840 January 24

    Scope and Contents

    Permission for J[ohn] P[reston] Johnstone [sic] to move from one barracks room to another. Signed also by R. Delarfield, Supt. of M.A., and by J. Hayfoot. 1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108719

    J. E. Johnston, Charleston, [S.C.], to "Bev," Beverly R. Johnston, Abingdon, Virginia.

    1840 March 11

    Scope and Contents

    Is on his way back to Washington from Florida; has had gratifying accounts of Pres in school, and urges him [BRJ] to write him; speaks lovingly of Pres and gives Mrs. Carrington much of the credit for his [JPJ] upbringing; discussion of Eliza and her education, or lack thereof; wants family new. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108720

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1840 March 16

    Scope and Contents

    Saw Professor Capt. Blis who gave a satisfying account of his progress at school; has just returned from southern Florida where he spent the winter; comments on the state of military affairs in that territory and a bill before Congress to raise additional forces to fight in the Seminole War; gives advice and to read the greats authors and Latin "in the original" if there is spare time. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108721

    J. E. Johnston, Detroit, [Michigan], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1840 July 12

    Scope and Contents

    Gives an explanation of why he could not visit him, and expresses gratification and pride in all of his accomplishments; is located in the country between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, surveying the land for possible fortification; comments on the abundance of trout and whitefish, and how much Uncle Edward would enjoy fishing there. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108722

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1840 November 19

    Scope and Contents

    Will not be going to Florida for the winter; Edward is considering selling his land and settling in Abingdon, Lynchburg, or Columbia; they had a "preserving" snow storm on the 18th, which signaled the beginning of winter; there is a truce in Florida now, and a group of Seminole chiefs, including Sam Jones, wild Cat, and Tiger Tail are traveling to Washington to make the final arrangements; hopes that Lizzie will be sent to Washington instead of Richmond, and comments that he would like her to know that he has not proposed to anyone, just like the song "I Don't Propose." 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id108723

    Subscription list of the Ball Committee, [U.S. Military Academy], for a ball held on the 6th, 1840.

    ca. 1840

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Ms. Including Xcy of Ms. 1 p.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108724

  1841-1860

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108726

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. P[reston] Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1841 May 13

    Scope and Contents

    Just returned from an extended visit to the Sabine, and is concerned because he has not heard from him in a while. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108728

    J. E. Johnstone [sic], Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1841 May 21

    Scope and Contents

    Will be spending the summer in Mackinac, instructions to get any clothing needed from Sam[uel] Frost, a merchant tailor in New York, [N.Y.], and to have them charged to his [JEJ] bill. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108732

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. P[reston] Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1841 June 2

    Scope and Contents

    A school friend of JPJ's, Thompson Mason, will be coming soon, and JEJ wishes him to be welcomed and treated well, and also his mother; is still on his journey to Lake Michigan, and is not sure when he will be back by West Point; hopes he [JPJ] is enjoying his furlough, and wishes for him to stop and see Col. Preston, Mr. Hopkins, and Mrs. Merrick. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108734

    J. E. J[ohnston], [New York, N.Y.], to "Pres," J. P[reston] Jonstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    [1841 June 13]

    Scope and Contents

    Gives his upcoming itinerary; news of his [JPJ] clothes being sent by the tailor, [Samuel] Frost. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108736

    Note that Cadet [J. Preston] Johnstone [sic] reported absent, signed by I[rvin] McDowell, [West Point, N.Y.].

    1841 September 8

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. ANS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108738

    J. E. Johnstone [sic], Buffalo, [N.Y.], to "Pres," J. P[reston] Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1841 Sep[tembe]r 16

    Scope and Contents

    Has heard about an epidemic at West Point and is anxious about his [JPJ] health; mention of a cadet Mason, near death and hopes that it is not his friend [Thompson Mason], has been in Buffalo about 15 days and may remain another month; is interested about news from Va. relatives. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108739

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1842 May 13

    Scope and Contents

    Consoles him [JPJ] about the lack of correspondence from his relatives; gives excuse of being ill for his lack of correspondence; tells of his great love for him and mentions also his love of a sweetheart; Cousin Tom's wedding has been postponed until the Fall; Lizzie is in Columbia and spends her free time at Cousin Margaret's home; gossip of a possible duel between Mr. [Henry A.] Wise and Mr. [Edward] Stanley [sic] Stanly; talk of Affghan [sic] war and the end of the Florida war [Seminole War]. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108740

    J. E Johnston, Cedar Keys, [Fla.], to "Pres," J. P[reston] Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1842 Nov[embe]r 27

    Scope and Contents

    Mention of his [JPJ] court martial; praise of Gen[era]l Worth; some old family news. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108742

    J. E. Johnstone [sic], St. Augustine, [Fla.], to J. P[reston] Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    1843 April 4

    Scope and Contents

    Explains the lack of correspondence during the winter; discussion on his [JPJ] future, involving going into industry or remaining in the Army, giving pros and cons of each; had a pleasant trip to New Orleans, [La.]; comment about women being "pleasant and attractive creatures, beyond denial," but only "when one has nothing else to think of, or to excite him." 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108743

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "Pres," J. P[reston] Johnstone, West Point, New York.

    1843 May 25

    Scope and Contents

    Will not be able to come to graduation due to detainment "by authority"; gives advice on selection fo a regiment or a corp; is on his way to the Northeast Boundary after Houlton, Maine. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108745

    A. Canfield, n.p., to Capt. J[oseph] E. Johnston, U.S. Topo[graphical] Eng[inee]rs, n.p.

    1845 July 16

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning JEJ's recent marriage; sword is in safe keeping; and questions JEJ on future travel plans. 4 pp ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108746

    Washington Irving, Madrid [Spain], to Mrs. Louis McLane, [England].

    1845 August 16

    Scope and Contents

    Mentions many mutual friends in England, and Mrs. McLane's family. 4 pp. ALS. including a TCy of ALS. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108749

    J. E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to "Pres," J. Preston Johnstone [sic], West Point, New York.

    [18]45 November 15

    Scope and Contents

    Asks him [JPJ] to obtain leave to come for a visit as he cannot leave; explains note to Lieut. Knowlton. 2 pp. ALS. Including ANS from J[oseph] E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to [?] Knowlton, [West Point, N.Y.?], 15 November [18]45, asking a favor of lending JPJ some money so he may be able to visit him [JEJ]. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108751

    Geo[rge] W[ashington] Hopkins, Washington, [D.C.], to Lieut. John P[reston] Johnstone [sic], Army of Occupation, Texas [at Comargo].

    1846 June 21 and 22

    Scope and Contents

    Mentions friends, [?] May and Pike Graham, with army in Mexico and speaks of companies raised in Washington Co., Va., and vicinity. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108752

    Thomas Childs, Col. U.S.A. & Mil[itar]y Gov[erno]r, Office of the Military Governor, Ialapa, [Mexico?].

    1847 May 12

    Scope and Contents

    Orders Lieut. J[ohn] P[reston] Johnston to detatched service and Lieut. R[ichard] H. L. Johnston to duty under him. 1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108754

    B. W[atkins] Leigh, Richmond, [Va.], to Joseph E. Johnson, [Mexico?].

    1847 June 22

    Scope and Contents

    Letter of introduction for his son John Wickham Leigh. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id108758

    J. E. Johnston, San Antonio, [Tex.], to Ed[ward] W[illiam] Johnston, n.p.

    1851 Jan[uar]y 6

    Scope and Contents

    Mention of the President's [Millard Fillmore] message and the report of the General-in-Chief [of the Army?], and how it will affect the Top[ographica]l Corps; yearns for a promotion, and asks him to put in a good word for him; mentions he has 8 or 10 scars from battles with Indians; also suggests General [Winfield] Scott or General Dawson of Georgia for recommendations; asks for "little Lissie's" [Eliza (Johnston) Hughes] new husband's name. 2 pp. Pst. (From an original belonging to W[illia]m Armour, New York City, N.Y.)

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id109535

    Report on the claim of Lt. Colonel [Joseph E.] Johnston, 1st Cavalry, to the rank of Brevet Colonel.

    1858 April 15

    Scope and Contents

    7 pp. D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id109536

    John B. Floyd, Secretary of War, War Department, [Washington, D.C.] to the Adjutant General, n.p.

    1860 March 6

    Scope and Contents

    Opinion confirming Joseph E. Johnston's rank as Brevet Colonel. 10 pp. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id109537

    R. E. Lee, San Antonio, Texas, to Gen. J. E. Johnston, n.p.

    1860 July 30

    Scope and Contents

    Congratulations on Johnston's appointment as Quartermaster General of the Army. 1 p. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109538

  1861-1865

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109539

    P. C. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to Jo[seph E. Johnston], n.p.

    [18]61 March 10

    Scope and Contents

    Concerns the Secession Convention held in Richmond. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Oversize Folder: 1 id109540

    Resolutions of thanks to Generals Joseph E. Johnston and Gustave T. Beauregard for their victory at Manassas, 21 July 1861. Signed by Jefferson Davis and Alexander H. Stephens.

    1861 August 6

    Scope and Contents

    1 item. See Oversize File.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109541

    Tho[ma]s S. Rhett, A[ssistant] A[djutant] General, H[ea]d Q[uarte]rs, Army of the Potomac, to Major J. Gorgas, Chief Ordinance, Richmond, Va.

    1861 August 13

    Scope and Contents

    Notifies Gorgas of a telegraphed dispatch regarding captured muskets. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109542

    J. E. Johnston, H[ead] Q[uarte]rs, Centreville, [Va.], to General [Samuel] Copper, Richmond, Va.

    1861 October 22

    Scope and Contents

    Reports that Col. [Nathan George] Evans engaged. most of the day yesterday in battle with the enemy, utilizing twelve regts. and five batteries, near the Potomac River; heavy casualties and 200 prisoners taken, as well as six field pieces. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Oversize Folder: 1 id109543

    Monthly reports of the Army of the Potomac commanded by General Joseph E. Johnston.

    1861 October 31, 1861 November 30

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. DS. See Oversize File.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109545

    [?], H[ea]d Qu[arte]rs, 1st Corps, to [?].

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    1861 December 6

    Scope and Contents

    List of killed, wounded, and missing in the battle of Ball's Bluff, [Va.], fought 21 Oct. 1861. 11 p. D.

  • Mixed Materials Oversize Folder: 1 id109550

    Monthly return of the Department of Northern Virginia, commanded by General J[oseph] E. Johnston.

    1861 December 31

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. DS. See Oversize File.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id288211

    General Joseph E. Johnston, Northern Virginia, to General P. G. T. Beauregard

    1862 January 14

    Scope and Contents

    One letter written by General Joseph Eggleston Johnston of the Confederate Army to fellow General P. G. T. Beauregard, replying to the latter's proposed troop movement. The letter is dated January 14, 1862, and is sent from the Northern Virginia headquarters of the Confederate Army. A transcript of the letter and biographical information on General Johnston in also included.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109552

    J[oseph] E. Johnston, H[ea]d Q[ua]r[ters] Lee's House, to General [Daniel Harvey] Hill, n.p.

    1862 May 2

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. ALS. Urges keeping the York River open to gunboats [two days prior to the Battle of Williamsburg]; Hill not to command his rear guard and to continue the fire after midnight; adds postscript "I would like to have the vessels sunk."

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109554

    "Map of Richmond and vicinity" showing the Confederate line on the morning of June 1, 1862.

    1862 June 1

    Scope and Contents

    Map. 1 item.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109559

    R[obert] E. Lee, Head [Quarter]s, to Gen[era]l Jos[eph] E. Johnston, n.p.

    1862 November 21

    Scope and Contents

    Agrees to send Capt. Mason and Lt. Col. Harvey to him as soon as possible; is pleased that he is "again able to take the field." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109563

    Special Orders Nos. 6 and 7, granting leaves of absence, transferring specific duties, and changing positions of brigades. Signed by Benj[amin] S. Ewell, Head Quarters, Chattanooga, [Tenn.], for Gen[era]l Joseph E. Johnston.

    1862 December 14-15

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109574

    [?], War Department, Washington City, D.C., to [F. A. Dick, Lt. Col. Pro[vost] Marshall General, St. Louis, Mo.].

    1863 April 24

    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges receipt of Dick's letter to Col. W. Hoffman, Comissary General of Prisoners, Washington, [D.C.], 5 March 1863, regarding sending of 150 citizen prisoners for exchange. [with extensive endorsem*nts]. 4 pp. Cy of DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109575

    Roll of prisoners delivered by Lt. Col. F. A. Dick, Provost Marshall General, Dept. of the Missouri, to Mayor T. J. McKenny.

    1863 May 12

    Scope and Contents

    Lists 14 men and 11 women. 1 p. Cy of DC. Including Cy of D from F. A. Dick, Lt. Col. Prov[ost] Mar[shall] Gen[eral], 12 May 1863, listing 14 family members to be passed through the lines with their husbands and fathers. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109576

    Letterbook copies of all or part of 5 or more letters regarding the military and political situations in the Confederacy. 6 pp. LS.

    1864 June 22 - April 6
  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109577

    R[obert A.] Toombs, Washington, Geo[rgia], to J. E. Johnston, Marton, Miss.

    1863 August 21

    Scope and Contents

    Sends message urging JEJ to report about the fall of Vicksburg at the Court of Enquiry at Montgomery, [Ala.]. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109578

    General Order No. 24 from General Joseph E. Johnston, Head Quarters, Brandon, Miss., transferring his command to Lieut. General [Leonidas] Polk.

    1863 December 22

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. PD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109579

    General Order No. 1 from Lieut. General L[eonidas] Polk, Head Quarters, Meridian, Miss., telling of his assumption of command from General [Joseph E. Johnston].

    1863 December 23

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. PD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109580

    J. E. Johnston, Dalton, [Ga.], to "Bev," [Beverly R. Johnston], n.p.

    1864 February 15

    Scope and Contents

    Discussion of the transfer of Major Barton from Gen[era]l Pol's command to his, and the misuse of Army funds; strategic discussion of upcoming battle in March, the deterioration of their horses, and [U.S.] Grant taking advantage of Longstreet's poor artillery and driving him back into Va.; reminds him to secure all his papers at home as "they will be very important to me after the war"; description of transfer of family silver through Nicati [sic] [Nicketti Floyd Johnston?]. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109581

    J. E. Johnston, Dalton, [Ga.] to unnamed General, n.p.

    1864 March 1

    Scope and Contents

    Regrets losing him because of government orders; had high expectations for his help and from his expedition. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109582

    [?], Richmond, Va. to Gen[era]l A. Cooper, A[djutant] I[nspector] Gen[era]l, Richmond, Va.

    1865 February 15

    Scope and Contents

    "Report of Gen[era]l Hood." 1 p. Incomplete.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109584

    W[illiam] W. Mackall, Macon, [Ga.], to "Joe" [Joseph E. Johnston], n.p.

    1865 February 16

    Scope and Contents

    Gen[era]l Cobb is to address the people tonight; gives opinion of how to regroup and states that "you [JEJ] alone can bring back the old soldiers to their colors or engage other to join"; describes feeling of bitterness for Mr. [Jefferson] Davis, and that his supporters say "he had proved himself utterly incapable of conducting the war"; talk of Lee's popularity waning also if he "doesn't at once, show independence and pursue a course at least masked by being widely different from Mr. D[avis'], as well as people thinking that he [Lee] did not prevent him [JEJ] from being removed, not to mention not restoring him [JEJ] back." 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109585

    D[aniel] H. Hill, camp near Smithfield, [N.C.], to Gen[era]l [Joseph E. Johnston], n.p.

    1865 March 16

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning statistics of men and supplies; and prefers to have a commader other than Gen. Bragg for he "has made me a scapegoat." 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Oversize Folder: 1 id109587

    Account of men in Hoke's Division, North Carolina, signed by General Braxton Bragg.

    1865 March 17

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. DS. See Oversize File.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109588

    Table of the Return of the Effective Strength of the Army of Tennessee, listing numbers in Lee's Corps, Total Infantry, and Kanapanx's [?] Battery. Signed by Alex[ander] P. Stewart, Com[man]d[in]g Lieut. General, n.p.

    1865 April 3

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109589

    Alex[ander] P. Stewart, Lieut. Gen[era]l Com[man]d[in]g, n.p.

    1865 April 7

    Scope and Contents

    Table of the Return of the Effective Strength of the Army of Tennessee, listing numbers in Lee's Corps, Total Infantry, and Kanapanx's Battery. 1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109590

    Major General W. T. Sherman, Raleigh, N.C., to Generals [Joseph E.] Johnston and [William J.] Hardee, n.p.

    1865 April 23

    Scope and Contents

    Discusses President Lincoln's assassination in relation to the South's strength in the Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109591

    "Return of Effective Strength of Lee's Corps." Signed by S. D. Lee, "Lt. Genl. Cmd."

    1865 April 24

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. AMsS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109592

    Gen. Order No. 18, surrendering and giving terms thereof to Gen. W. T. Sherman, signed by J. E. Johnston, Army of the Tenn., near Greensboro, N.C.

    1865 April 27

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. AMsS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id109593

    J. E. Johnston, Baltimore, [Md.], to Major [?] Cummings, n.p.

    1865 August 28

    Scope and Contents

    Is writing a narrative of the war, but has lost many of his papers, asks Cummings' opinions, especially on the subjects of campaigns in Tennessee in 1863 and Georgia in 1864. 3 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109594

  1866-1873

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109596

    Circular reporting a meeting of business tenants in Norfolk, [Va.], in which a request was made to lower their rent by one-third to compensate for their loss of business, due to the Federal Government's cessation of aid at the end of the [Civil] War.

    1866 June 29

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. PD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109597

    J. C. Thompson, Nashville, Tenn., to Lt. Gen. A. P. Stewart, n.p.

    1867 December 8

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109598

    J. E. Johnston, Baltimore, [Md.], to "Bev," B. R. Johnston, n.p.

    1867 December 28

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109600

    J. E. Johnston, Baltimore, [Md.], to General G[ustavus] W[oodson] Smith, n.p.

    1868 January 21

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109601

    Handbill advertising a concert at the Opera House in Norfolk, [Va.], to benefit the widows and orphans of Confederate soldiers, sponsored by the Washington and Lee Association.

    1868 April 11

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. PD.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109603

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to "John," Judge [John Warfield] Johnston, n.p.

    1869 June 8

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109604

    Wade Hampton, Columbia, [S.C.], to Gen. [J. E.] Johnston, n.p.

    1870 June 23

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109605

    Arthur C. Cummings, Abingdon, Va., to Gen[era]l Joseph E. Johnston, n.p.

    1870 December 27

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109607

    G. T. Beauregard, New Orleans, [La.], to Joseph E. Johnston, Savannah, Ga.

    1872 January 23

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109609

    J. E. Johnston, Warm Springs, Bath Co., Va., to his nephew, John W. Johnston, n.p.

    1872 July 26

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109610

    Louis T. Wigfall, Baltimore, [Md.], to "General" [Joseph E. Johnston], n.p.

    1872 August 9

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109611

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to John [W. Johnston], n.p.

    1872 December 21

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109613

    W. N. Pendleton, Lexington, Va., to Gen. J. E. Johnston, Savannah, Ga.

    1873 February 15

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109614

    Yates Levy, Savannah, [Ga.], to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Savannah, Ga.

    1873 February 24

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109616

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to his grandniece, Sally [(Johnston) Lee], n.p.

    1873 March 9

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109617

    [Joseph E. Johnston], Savannah, [Ga.], to John W. Johnston, n.p.

    1873 March 24

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109619

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, Ga., to John [W. Johnston], n.p.

    1873 October 30

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109621

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to John W. Johnston, n.p.

    1873 November 7

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109622

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to John W. Johnston, n.p.

    1873 November 14

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id109623

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to John W. Johnston, n.p.

    1873 December 9

    Scope and Contents

    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.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109625

  1874

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109626

    M[illedge] L. Bonham, Edgefield, [S.C.?], to J[oseph] E. Johnston, Savannah, Ga.

    1874 January 14

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning events at first [Battle of] Manassas during Civil War. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109627

    Jno. Sullivan for Treasurer, Oglethorpe Club, Savannah, [Ga.], to Gen[era]l Jos[eph] E. Johnston, n.p.

    1874 June 1

    Scope and Contents

    Receipt for dues paid for June. 1 p. DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109628

    J[osiah] Gorgas, Univ[ersity] of the South, [Sewanee, Tenn.], to Gen. J[oseph] E. Johnston, Savannah, Ga.

    1874 June 17 or 27

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta and the recollection of events. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109629

    J[oseph] Wheeler, Wheeler, Alabama, to General Jos[eph] E. Johnston, n.p.

    1874 June 18

    Scope and Contents

    Relates recollections of JEJ's Cavalry leaving nothing behind to fall into enemy hands during his movement from Dalton to Atlanta. 3 pp. LS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109630

    W[infield] S[cott] Featherston, Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Savannah, Georgia.

    1874 June 20

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning the loss of arms of Polk's Corps after it united with the Army of Tennessee in 1864. 2 pp. LS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109631

    E. C. Walthall, Grenada, Miss., to General Joseph E. Johnston, Savannah, Ga.

    1874 June 20

    Scope and Contents

    Discusses losses of men under his command in the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109632

    Edmund W. Pettus, Selma, Ala., to General J. E. Johnston, Savannah, Ga.

    1874 June 25

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning Pettus' participation in the Dalton and Atlanta campaigns in Stephenson's Division of Hood's Corp. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109633

    M[arcellus] A. Stovall, Augusta, [Ga.], to Gen[era]l Joseph E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.].

    1874 June 28

    Scope and Contents

    Reminisces about his command in the CSA, and his memories of the Army of Tenessee. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109634

    W[illiam] H. Jackson, Nashville, Tenn., to Gen. J[oseph] E, Johnston, n.p.

    1874 June 30

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning the loss of arms in the Georgia campaign, recollections of events and compliments about the campaign. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109635

    Alpheus Baker, Eufaula, Ala., to General J[oseph] E. Johnston, n.p.

    1874 July 4

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning the loss of muskets, positions, panics...in the retreat from Dalton to Atlanta in 1864 and his recollection of events. 8 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109636

    S[amuel] G. French, Woodbury, N[ew] Jersey, to Gen. J[oseph] E. Johnston, n.p.

    1874 July 7

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning Hood's article published in the New Orleans papers and the statement of the loss of small arms; greatest loss was in 27 June 1864 when Gen. McPherson's army made an assault on the position at Kenesaw Mountain. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109637

    M[ark] P. Lowrey, Ripley, Miss., to Gen. J[oseph] E. Johnston, n.p.

    1874 July 13

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning the statement by Col. Oladowski [?] as to the "Georgia campaign" in 1864 and Lowrey's recollections. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109639

    D[aniel] C. Govan, Marianna Lee Co., [Ark.], to Gen. [Joseph E.] Johnston, n.p.

    1874 July 16

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning controversy between Gen. Hood and Johnston and Govan's recollections of events of Johnston's campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id109641

    Ellision Capers, Greenville, So[uth] Ca[rolina], to General Jos[eph] E. Johnston, n.p.

    1874 July 28

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning loss of arms in Georgia in [18]64 campaign and the reporting of surrounding events. 7 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id110855

    W[illiam] S. Walker, Atlanta, [Ga.], to Gen[era]l J[oseph] E. Johnston, n.p.

    1874 August 8

    Scope and Contents

    Discusses communication with General A. H. Colquitt. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id110856

    Ja[me]s M. Kennard, Louisville, Ky., to Gen. Jos[eph] E. Johnston, Savannah, Geo[rgia].

    1874 September 1

    Scope and Contents

    Encloses a history for Johnston's use "without any restrictions." 1 p. ALS. Including an AMsS by Ja[me]s M. Kennard, n.d., n.p. relating to a supposed message from Jefferson Davis to the Confederate Congress on Joseph E. Johnston's reinstatement. 25 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id110857

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to John [W. Johnston], n.p.

    1874 November 4

    Scope and Contents

    Mr. Fields to re-enclose grave yard; lodging and financial arrangements for brother Peter . 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id110858

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, Ga., to Col. John S. Nicholson, Phila[delphia, Pa.].

    1874 November 30

    Scope and Contents

    Encloses his reply to Gen. George W. Mindil's pamphlet "The Battle of Fair Oaks," as copied for the Court of Paris. 1 p. Cy of LS. Including Cy of Ms by Joseph E. Johnston. 20 pp.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110859

  1875-1878

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110860

    J[ubal] A. Early, Richmond, [Va.], to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, n.p.

    1875 February 6

    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 kindness which JEJ always treated him. "You know that when any one undertakes to write a historical account of events, there is a right in the part of those who disagree with the writer, to criticize and analyze his statements." 6 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110861

    A[lexandria] R. Lawton, Savannah, [Ga.], to J. E. Johnston, n.p.

    1875 March 11

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110862

    John P. Nicholson, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to le Comte de Paris, n.p.

    1875 April 19

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110863

    A. D. Banks, Vicksburg, Miss., to General [Joseph E. Johnston?], n.p.

    1875 May 3

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110864

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to [Henry Cooper?], n.p.

    1875 June 7

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110865

    James L. Kemper [Governor of Virginia], Richmond, Va., to General Joseph E. Johnston, n.p.

    1875 September 27

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110866

    James L. Kemper, Executive Mansion, Richmond, [Va.], to Joseph E. Johnston, n.p.

    1875 October 9

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110867

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to John W. Johnston, n.p.

    1876 May 24

    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 W.] Withers. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110868

    J. E. Johnston, Savannah, [Ga.], to Col. Tho[ma]s T. Gantt, [St, Louis, Mo.].

    1876 June 13

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110869

    R[obert] H. Anderson, Sav[anna]h, Ga., to Jos[eph] E. Johnston, White Sulphur Springs, Greenbriar County, W. Va.

    1877 August 30

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110870

    J. E. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to John W. Johnston, n.p.

    1877 October 8

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110871

    J. E. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to John [W. Johnston], n.p.

    1877 October 20

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110872

    James Longstreet, Gainesville, Ga., to General J. E. Johnston, Richmond, Va.

    1877 November 7

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110873

    J. E. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to John W. Johnston, n,p.

    1877 Nov[embe]r 12

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110874

    J. E. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to John [W. Johnston], n.p.

    1877 Nov[ember] 19

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110875

    J. E. J[ohnston], [Richmond, Va.?], to John [W. Johnston], n.p.

    1877 November 20

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110876

    J. E. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to John [W. Johnston], n.p.

    1878 March 14

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110877

    J. E. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to Col. T[homas] T. Gantt, [St. Louis, Mo.].

    1878 September 24

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110878

    J. E. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to Colonel [Thomas T. Gnatt, St. Louis, Mo.].

    1878 November 4

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id110880

    J. E. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to John [W. Johnston], n.p.

    1878 Nov[embe]r 30

    Scope and Contents

    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.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id110881

  1879-1880

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id110883

    J. E. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to John W. Johnston, U.S. Senate, [Washington, D.C.].

    1879 Jan[uar]y 10

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id110884

    J. E. Johnston, Richmond, [Va.], to John W. Johnston, n.p.

    1879 Jan[uar]y 23

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id110885

    J. E. Johnston, Sweet Chalybeate Springs, [Ellegheny Co. Va.], to his grand-nephew, G[eorge] Ben Johnston, n.p.

    1879 August 21

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id110887

    J. E. Johnston, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., to Col. Tho[ma]s T. Gantt, [St. Louis, Mo.].

    1880 March 16

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id110888

    J. E. Johnston, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. to Colonel [Thomas T. Gnatt, St. Louis, Mo.].

    1880 May 14

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id110889

    J. E. Johnston, Narragansett Pier, R.I., to Col. T[homas] T. Gantt, [St. Louis, Mo.].

    1880 August 25

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id110890

    J. E. Johnston, Saratoga, [N.Y.], to Colonel [Thomas T.] Gnatt, [St. Louis, Mo.].

    1880 Sep[tembe]r 12

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id110891

    J. E. Johnston, New York, [N.Y.], to [George] Ben [Johnston], n.p.

    1880 Sep[tembe]r 25

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id110892

    J. E. Johnston, House of Representatives, Washington, [D.C.], to [George] Ben [Johnston], n.p.

    1880 November 10

    Scope and Contents

    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.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110893

  1882-1887

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110894

    T. F. Bayard, Washington, D.C., to Mrs. [Lydia (McLane)] Johnston, n.p.

    1882 June 12

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110895

    Hervey [?] McDowell, Chairman, Re-Union Association [for] Harrison's Brigade, Cythiana, Ky., to General Joseph E. Johnston, Richmond, Va.

    1882 July 31

    Scope and Contents

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

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110896

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Colonel [Thomas T.] Gantt, [St. Louis, Mo.]

    1884 Jan[uar]y 3

    Scope and Contents

    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.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110900

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Colonel [Thomas T. Gantt], [St. Louis, Mo.].

    1884 Feb[ruar]y 2

    Scope and Contents

    Praises Frank Blair [Frances Preston Blair, Jr.]; finds the only well-founded sectional prejudice is that of favoring Virginia hams; slavery caused no inferiority of the people; continues a discussion of how the South could have won -- including more arms, a different Confederate President, and a strong move against Grant in late 1862; expresses opinion that Hardee or Stewart would have prevented Sherman's "March to the Sea." 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110901

    [Charles] A[llen] Thorndike Rice, New York, [N.Y.], to Gen. Joseph E. Johns[t]on, n.p.

    1885 February 3

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning the approaching dedication of the Washington monument and Rice's desire to have Johnston write a letter "which would embody your estimate of Washington in his military capacity" and would be bound in a sheaf for the celebration. 4 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110903

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Sally [(Johnston) Lee?] n.p.

    1885 Oct[obe]r 31 (before)

    Scope and Contents

    Gives background of a certain picture of General [Robert E.] Lee [and JEJ taken in Savannah after the Civil War], and the photographer's name, D.J. Ryan; sees her father often and describes his [John W. Johnston] new interest in military equipment and habits of ancient and medieval people; her cousin Sue Talliaferro has been staying with them. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110904

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, D.C., to Sally [(Johnston) Lee], n.p.

    1885 Oct[obe]r 31

    Scope and Contents

    Sends desired picture and apologies for it being faded [referring to a picture of Johnston and Lee taken together in Savannah,Ga. after the war]; is going to New York, [N.Y.], to the funeral "of a valued old friend." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110905

    James Longstreet, Gainesville, Ga., to [?].

    1886 Feb[ruar]y 22

    Scope and Contents

    Copy of official report submitted by Major General James Longstreet, 10 June 1862, on the Battle of Seven Pines.1 pp. Cy of DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110906

    T. T. Gantt, St. Louis, [Missouri], to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, Washington City, D.C.

    1886 August 27

    Scope and Contents

    News of events since JEJ's departure from St. Louis. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110907

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Sally [(Johnston) Lee], n.p.

    1887 March 31

    Scope and Contents

    Has sent photograph of his "lovely darling" [wife, Lydia (McLane) Johnston], and grieves over her death. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110909

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Col. T[homas] T. Gantt, [St. Louis, Mo.].

    1887 May 25

    Scope and Contents

    Discusses his proposed trip to St. Louis, and points west to inspect "roads"; hopes [Don Carlos] Buell will be named superintendant of the Coast Survey; discusses condition of [Henry Jackson] Hunt. 4 pp. Including typescript. 1 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110910

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to his great-grand nephew, "Willie" [William F. Lee], n.p.

    1887 July 30

    Scope and Contents

    Complains of extremely hot weather; explains that he has no foreign correspondents from which he could acquire psotage stamps [in reference to WFL's stamp collection]. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110911

    James Redpath,

    The North American Review

    , New York, [N.Y.], to Genral [Joseph E. Johnston].

    1887 August 9

    Scope and Contents

    Concerns republication of articles on the war which appeared in the North American Review. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110914

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, D.C., to [George] Ben Johnston, n.p.

    1887 September 5

    Scope and Contents

    Tells of his office being in his home and that his hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; invites him to use his home if he [GBJ] attends the medical convention in Washington, [D.C.]. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110916

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, D.C., to his great grand-niece Lettie [McMullen], n.p.

    1887 September 7

    Scope and Contents

    Requests that she show to Eliza [(Johnston) Hughes] the letters she has of Judge (Thomas T.) Bouldin announcing Charles' [Clement Johnston] death, and his [JEJ] fathers' [ Peter Johnston] death. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110917

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to [George] Ben [Johnston], n.p.

    1887 Sep[tembe]r 17

    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110918

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, D.C. to Gen. D. H. Hill, Milledgeville, Ga.

    1887 Sep[ember] 22

    Scope and Contents

    Was impressed by his conduct at Yorktown and 7 Pines; applied for his appointment to a vacancy in 1864; the recommendation may have been held up in the office of Gen. [Braxton] Bragg. 2 pp. ALS. Including p.s., from J. E. Johnston, to Gen. D. H. Hill, explaining that his questions pertained to what sort of paper he should write -- not because of "the fear of entangling myself." 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110921

    Henry Watterson, The Courier-Journal Company, Louisville, [Ky.], to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, n.p.

    1887 September 27

    Scope and Contents

    Acknowledges receipt of a St. Louis paper. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id110922

    W[illiam] W. Mackall, Langley, to Jo[s]e[ph] E. Johnston, n.p.

    1887 December 14

    Scope and Contents

    Can't hope to see Johnston until the weather warms; discusses financial difficulties related to civil and political rights. 2 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id110923

  1888-1890

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id110924

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to his great grand-nephew [Sydney Smith Lee], n.p.

    1888 May 29

    Scope and Contents

    Reminisces about family ties with his [SSL] grandparents [Anna Marie (Mason) Lee and Sydney Smith Lee]; is very proud of him and always happy to hear from him. 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id110925

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Col. T[homas] T. Gantt, [St. Louis, Mo.].

    1888 May 29

    Scope and Contents

    Wishes Gantt would move to Washington and leave his "unfashionable" location; discusses reasons for [Benjamin Stoddard] Ewell being refused a professorship at William and Mary after using at least $15,000 of his own money to save it; his tour of inspection will be delayed until Congress appropriates the money. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id110926

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Col. T[homas] T. Grantt, [St. Louis, Mo.]

    1888 June 23

    Scope and Contents

    Comments on fashions in St. Louis; opinions of slavery; and a defense of [Richard S.] Ewell against attacks by [P.G.T.] Beauregard. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id110927

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Col. T[homas] T. Grantt, [St. Louis, Mo.].

    1888 June 26

    Scope and Contents

    Details Confederate blunders in the areas of buying up cotton to sell for arms, and not moving against McClellan in force in 1862, or putting Lee in command on May 31, [1862?]; also Bragg not capturing Union troops in West Tennessee; troops in Arkansas not being transferred to Mississippi, and Hood being put opposite Sherman instead of Hardee or Stewart. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id110928

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to "my dear little niece," [Ann Mason Lee, great grand-niece], n.p.

    1888 Sep[tembe]r 26

    Scope and Contents

    Gives account of his recent trip through the Rocky Mountains and on to the Pacific Ocean, and of all the land's beauty. 3 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id110929

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.], to Col. T[homas] T. Gantt, n.p.

    1888 Nov[embe]r 30

    Scope and Contents

    Had no idea of the disaster to the Democratic party; describes a situation in Williamsburg as being the consequence of a large number of Negroes brought there by the military occupation; Gettysburg will not be as bad as the effect of Negro supremacy; Henry A. Wise turned Democrat to run for Governor; doesn't understand why Gantt's St. Louis house won't sell; as a child, heard much discussion of the authorship of the "Junius" letters , and feels Lord Lyttelton is a good possibility; death of a niece. 3 pp. ALS. including typescript. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id110930

    J. E. Johnston, Washington, D.C., to Col. T[homas] T. Gantt, [St. Louis, Mo.].

    1889 February 11

    Scope and Contents

    Sends news of death of General [Henry] Hunt -- an old friend. 2 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 1 p.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id110931

    J. E. Johnston, n.p., to Sally [(Johnston) Lee], n.p.

    1889 February 26

    Scope and Contents

    Is concerned about her father's [John W. Johnston] relapses, but cannot come to visit yet due to preparing his office for its next occupant; tells of preparation of the court of the great "pension building" for the inauguration ballroom. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id112176

    J. E. Johnston, [Washington, D.C.], to Col. T[homas] T. Gantt, [St. Louis, Mo.].

    1889 April 2

    Scope and Contents

    Discusses use of contributed funds to buy a house for Mrs. [Henry] Hunt and her other funds; and strategies for Congressional aid for her. 4 pp. ALS. Including typescript. 2 pp.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id112177

    Rob[er]t L. Taylor , Executive Office, Nashville, Tenn., to General Joseph E. Johnson [sic] [Johnston], Washington, D.C.

    188[?] March 5

    Scope and Contents

    Requests Johnston's presence at an Inter-State Drill to be held in Nashville. 1 p. TLS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id112178

    David D. Porter, Office of Admiral, Washington, D.C., to General Joseph E. Johnston, Washington, D.C.

    1890 May 2

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning Johnston's election to the honorary vice presidency of the District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. 1 p. LS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 5 id112179

    W[illia]m F. Smith, Hoffman House, New York, [N.Y.], to [Joseph E. Johnston], n.p.

    1890 October 5

    Scope and Contents

    Conveys suggestion of a dinner for the Comte de Paris; suggests dinner be in private, including only Mr. [Robert M.] McLane and a nephew to entertain the Comte's son. 2 pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112180

  1891 & Undated

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112182

    Lamar Fontaine, "Prestworld Place," Shaw, Bolivar Co., Miss., to Gen[era]l Joseph E. Johnston, Washington, D.C.

    1891 March 16

    Scope and Contents

    Asks for his expression of approval toward the plans of Grand Reunion of the "Blue and Gray" to be held at Chicago, [Ill.], during the Exposition in 1893; gives ideas about a parade, and a pavillion being erected to exhibit relics of the [Civil] War from both sides. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112183

    Jos[eph] Wheeler, Wheeler, Ala., to Gen. Jos[eph E.] Johnston, n.p.

    1891 March 18

    Scope and Contents

    Is sorry to hear he has been ill, and hopes that he is recovering "for there are few men whom the old Confederates need as much as...yourself." 1 p. LS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112184

    R[aleigh] E. Colston, Washington, [D.C.], to General Jos[eph] E. Johnston, Washington, [D.C.].

    1891 March 19

    Scope and Contents

    Expressions of hope for a speedy recovery. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112185

    Jo[h]n A. J. Creswell, Washington, D.C., to Governor [of Maryland] Robert M. McLane, [Baltimore, Md.?].

    1891 March 22

    Scope and Contents

    Regrets that he will not be able to attend the funeral service of [McLane s brother-in-law] JEJ; expressions of sorry and sympathy. 2 pp. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112186

    L. T. Hauckel, G.L. Petrie, M.W. Humphreys, Horace W. Jones, R. C. Vandegriff, Committee, John Bowie Strange Camp [for] Confederate Veterans, Charlottesville, Va., reporting a preamble and resolutions adopted in honor of Joseph E. Johnston.

    1891 March 24

    Scope and Contents

    3 pp. Cy of DS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112187

    T. C. Hindman, Atlanta, [Ga.], to Gen. J[oseph] E. Johnston, n.p.

    July 19 no year

    Scope and Contents

    Concerning "the prejudices of a single non-combatant" in opposition to "the preference of so many thousand fighting men." 1 p. ALS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112188

    Calling card [?] from J. W. Hanco*ck [?], n.p., to "Miss Lizzie," n.p.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. ACS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112189

    S. Rogers, n.p., to Mrs. [?] McLane, n.p.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    Accepts invitation to call; invites Mrs. McLane to join Mr. and Mrs. Milman and her breakfast. 2 pp. ANS.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112192

    Anonymous northern-oriented explanation of General Joseph E. Jonston's retreat fom the Potomac in the Spring of 1862, entitled "A War of Incidence."

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    5 pp. TMs.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112193

    Draft with correction and changes in several different handwritings of the report in the Department of the Mississippi and East Louisiana, to be substituted for the incomplete report of May 27, 1863.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    44 p. DF of D.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112194

    Narrative of the Atlanta Campaign, July 21, 1864 - September 18, 1864.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    Incomplete. 10 pp. Ms.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112195

    Account of the 1st Battle of Bull Run, 1861 by Gen. [Jubal A. Early].

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    40 pp. Ams.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112196

    One United States three-cent postage stamp.

    Undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112197

    Photograph of portrait of Peter Johnston, father of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    1 p. Ph.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 6 id112198

    Line engraving, 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" of J. E. Johnston.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    Printed by D. Appleton & Co. 1 item.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112200

  Eliza M. Johnston Correspondence

  1839-1841, undated
  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112201

    "Daughter" [Eliza Johnston], Roanoke Female Seminary, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to "aunt" [Mrs. Sarah B. Floyd, Burkes Garden, Va.].

    [1839 or 1840] March 11

    Scope and Contents

    Reports on the great improvements in the school; is pleased her aunt has a good gardener and describes their gardens at school; did not practice her music enough at home so Mr. Bozzaotra criticizes her time; lists the gloves, corsets, shoes, and handkerchiefs she needs, and asks for Corinne in French. 2 pp. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112202

    Eliza [Johnston], Roanoke Academy, [Botetourt Spring's Va.], to [John] Preston [Johnston], [c/o Mr. Benjamin Hallowell, Alexandria, D.C.].

    1839 March 20

    Scope and Contents

    Comments on various aunts and uncles, including "Uncle Joe" [Joseph E. Johnston]; unhappy that she will not see Preston for 2 years; mentions that the school has 25 or 26 students - mainly ones who were at "Liberty." 1 p. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112203

    E[liza] M. J[ohnston], Roanoke Female Academy, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to "brother" [John Preston Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.].

    1839 July 10

    Scope and Contents

    Comments on the lack of letters from Preston and on activities of Uncle Peter [Johnston] and Aunt Jane. Enclosed is a lengthy postscript from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston teasing him on his new position and describing the fate of the school at Liberty and his at Botetourt Springs; mentions pleasant neighborhoods. 2 pp TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112204

    "Sister" [Eliza Johnston], Roanoke Female Seminary, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, West Point, N.Y.].

    [1839 or 1840] July 16

    Scope and Contents

    Chastises him for not writing. 1 p. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112205

    "Sister" [Eliza Johnston, Burkes Garden, Va.] to "brother" [John Preston Johnston, West Point, N.Y.].

    [1839] October 19

    Scope and Contents

    Imagines that Preston's letters to her have gone to the Springs, where she plans to go to attend at least one more session of Uncle E[dward William Johnston]'s school; would be there now except neither Uncle Ben nor Uncle John can take her; inquires about Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]. 1 p. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112206

    [Eliza Johnston, Burkes Garden, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, West Point, N.Y.].

    1839 November 26

    Scope and Contents

    Wanted to join Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs but it meant Aunt Sally would be alone too long; lengthy news of various aunts and uncles and the possibility that some of them may move to Texas. 2 pp. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112207

    "Sister" [Eliza Johnston], Elmore, [Burkes Garden, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, West Point, N.Y.].

    1839 December 10

    Scope and Contents

    Asks his preference on being called "brother" or "Preston," for Aunt Sally says "Pres" is disrespectful; lengthy news of various uncles and aunts and her fear that she will miss seeing Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] at the Springs; describes Cherie's [Mrs. Edward W. Johnston] drinking problem. 2 pp. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112208

    "Sister" [Eliza Johnston], Roanoke Female Seminary, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to "brother" [John Preston Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.].

    [1840] February 19

    Scope and Contents

    Asks for more frequent letters ; only time for writing letters is one hour at night; has no news of relatives. 2 pp. TCy. Including TCy of N from Ed[ward] W[illia]m Johnston, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.], Feb[ruar]y 22, 1840, sending news of Jo[seph E. Johnston] who is at Cape Florida but will probably go to Washington late in the month, and from there be sent to the Northern frontier. 2 pp. TCy;

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112209

    E[dward] W[illiam] Johnston, Botetourt Springs, [Va.], to [Mrs. Sarah B. Floyd, Burkes Garden, Va.].

    1840 March 2

    Scope and Contents

    Sends Eliza M. Johnston's school report for February 1840. 1 p. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112210

    Sister" [Eliza Johnston], Roanoke Female Seminary, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, West Point Military Academy, N.Y.].

    1840 March 5

    Scope and Contents

    Sends news of various relatives including report that Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston] is expected to return to Washington this monh. 2 pp. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112211

    "Sister" [Eliza Johnston, Botetourt Springs Academy, Va.], J[ohn] P[reston] Johnstone [sic], [U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.].

    1840 April 15

    Scope and Contents

    Mentions Uncle Jo[seph E. Johnston]'s plan to return to Florida, and the poor condition of Uncle Edward [W. Johnston's] school, including the deaths of 3 former students. 1 p. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112213

    E[liza Johnston], Roanoke Female Seminary, [Botetourt Springs, Va.], to "brother" [John Preston Johnston, West Point, N.Y.].

    [1840?] June 24

    Scope and Contents

    Describes a recent picnic given by Mrs. General Watts with mint julip lacking in water; mentions various aunts and uncles; and inquires about a missing portrait of Uncle Benjamin. 2 pp. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112215

    [Eliza M. Johnston], Botetourt Springs, [Va.], to "aunt" [Sally B. Floyd, Abingdon, Va.].

    1840 July 1

    Scope and Contents

    Sends her report for June with an explanation of a few bad marks; describes Mr. Goodsicki of Richmond, the new dancing master; inquires about Uncle John [B. Floyd]. 2 pp. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112217

    Eliza [Johnston, Burkes Garden, Va.], to [John] Pres[ton Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.].

    1840 October 27

    Scope and Contents

    Writes before leaving for Richmond where she looks forward to spending the winter; inquires about "Cousin Eliza" Carrington and "the General"; knows Uncle Edward [W. Johnston] is hurt that she is going to Mr. Perieo's school instead of returning to his. 2 pp. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112219

    "Sister" [Eliza Johnston], n.p., to "brother" [John Preston Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.].

    [1840?] November 11

    Scope and Contents

    Informs of her recent confirmation by Bishop [William] Meade; reports Aunt Jane's move to Tuscaloosa and Cousin Maria's death. 1 p. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112220

    "Sister" [Eliza Johnston], n.p., to "brother" John Preston Johnston, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.].

    [1841?] February 3

    Scope and Contents

    Writes of many friends and relatives who are ill or dead. 1 p. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112222

    "Daughter" [Eliza Johnston], Botetourt Springs [Va.], to "Aunt" [Mrs. Sarah B. Floyd?], n.p.

    Year? April 15

    Scope and Contents

    Must work hard the rest of the session for she found herself behind upon her return; needs corsets, handkerchiefs and a white dress. 1 p. TCy.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id112223

    "Daughter" [Eliza Johnston], n.p., to "Aunt" [Mrs. Sarah B. Floyd?], n.p.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    Regrets her Aunt's uneasiness but feels it is groundless and that "Uncle" will return home soon; has little time because of the concert and review lessons; needs shoes for she has "nearly danced out" those she has. 1 p. TCy.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id112224

  Mackall Diaries and Accompanying Versions and Articles

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id112225

    Diary of [Thomas B. Mackall] with the Army of Tennessee in Georgia.

    1864 May 5 - July 31

    Scope and Contents

    88 pp. MsV. Filmed.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id112227

    Expanded diary of [Thomas B. Mackall] with the Army of Tennesse in Georgia, and covering the period May 1 - July 9, 1864.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    42 pp. MsV.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id112228

    "The Mackall Journal and its Antecedents." Section I: May 1-15, 1864.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 46 pp. Typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id112229

    "The Mackall Journal and its Antecedents." Section II: May 16 - June 4, 1864.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 59 pp. Typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id112230

    "The Mackall Journal and its Antecedents." Section III: June 5 - July 31, 1864.

    Undated.

    Scope and Contents

    Edited by Richard M. McMurry. 54 pp. Typescript.

  • Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id112231

    "The Mackall Journal and its Antecedents." An article reprinted from

    Civil War History

    , Vol. 20, No. 4 (December 1974), by Richard M. McMurry, Valdosta State College, [Ga.], and presented on January 24, 1975.

    Undated

    Scope and Contents

    19 pp. PM.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 3 id112233

  Telegram Book of Joseph E. Johnston while in command of the Dept. of the West.

  1863 July 4 - 1864 May 6

  Scope and Contents

  Most entries are headed Meridian, [Miss.], or Dalton, [Ga.]. 183 pp. MsV. Including: a memo, Jan[uar]y 30, 1862 of Thomas Jordan, A[ssistant] Adj[utant] Gen[era]l Head Quarters, 18th Comp[an]y, [?], on $694.50 spent in keeping open communications with Washington, D.C. 2 pp.; newspaper clipping, n.d., about a seech of [CSA] Senator Semmes attacking Johnston. 1 p.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id112238

  Diary of Joseph E. Johnston while surveying the southern boundary of Kansas, with a glossary of Indian place names on the inside front cover.

  [1857] May 16 - October 29

  Scope and Contents

  52 pp. MsV. including Cys of Ls relating to the Kansas expedition. November 1, 1858 - June 22, 1859. 15 pp. Also including miscellaneous financial notes. 7 pp. MsV. 1. Not filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id112239

  Nyle H. Miller, ed., "Surveying the Southern Boundary Line of Kansas: From the Private Journal of Col. Joseph E. Johnston, "The Kansas Historical Quarterly", February 2, 1932, pp. 104-139.

  Scope and Contents

  MsV. 2. Not filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id112240

  Dispatch Book of Joseph E. Johnston, with copies of his resignation from the Union Army and appointment in the Confederate Army, as well as notes by Benjamin S. Ewell on various letters .

  1861 June 13 - 1862 August 3

  Scope and Contents

  68 p. MsV. Including a Cy of LS from L[eonidas] Polk, Demapolis, [Alabama?], to Gen[era]l J. E. Johnston, n.p., May 4, 1864. 1 p. Also including "Directions given by Gen[era]l Johnston for the evacuation of the line at Yorktown," n.d. 2 pp. Also including a memorandum of agreement, April 18, 1865, between General Johnston and Sherman for the surrender of the Confederate troops, with associated letters and notes by B. S. Ewell. 10 pp. [Portions of this volume were copied for the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.] MsV 3.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 4 id149781

  Dispatch Book of Joseph E. Johnston while in the Department of Northern Virginia and in the Department of the West

  1862 January 28 - 1863 July 22

  Scope and Contents

  237 pp. MsV. Including index to the first 52 pp. Also including a Telegram Book for 1 February 1862-3 March 1862. 9 pp. MsV. 4. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 5 id149782

  General Orders of Joseph E. Johnston while commanding the Department of the West

  1862 December 4 - 1863 December 22

  Scope and Contents

  21 pp. MsV. Including NCls, 1863-1864, collected by B.S. Ewell about J.E. Johnston. 44 pp. Also including loose NCls, mainly 1891, on Johnston's death and funeral. 12 pp. The General Orders were copied for the "Official Records of the War of the Rebellion." MsV. 5. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 6 id149783

  Dispatch Book of Joseph E. Johnston while commanding the Department of the West

  1862 November 24 - 1863 November 23

  Scope and Contents

  270 pp. MsV. This volume was copied for the "Official Records of the War of the Rebellion." MsV. 6. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id149785

  Abstract of General orders, Adjutant and Inspector's Office

  1863

  Scope and Contents

  6 pp. MsV. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id149786

  Telegram Book of General Joseph E. Johnston while in command of the Department of the West

  1863 May 9 - August 21

  Scope and Contents

  Including his dispatches during the siege of Jackson, Mississippi. 64 pp. MsV. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id149787

  Dispatch Book of Joseph E. Johnston while commanding the Department of the West

  1863 July 6 - October 10

  Scope and Contents

  Most dispatches are from Morton on Meridian, Mississippi. Parts of this volume were copied for the "Official Records of the War of the Rebellion." 72 pp. MsV. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id149788

  Dispatch Book of Joseph E. Johnston while commanding the Department of the West

  1863 August 8 - 1864 October 20

  Scope and Contents

  Most letters are from Meridian, Mississippi, or Dalton, Georgia, and some are lengthy reports of Johnston's command. 103 pp. MsV. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 5 id149789

  Dispatch Book of Joseph E. Johnston

  1863 December 28 - 1864 June 27

  Scope and Contents

  131 pp. MsV. Including a report of Benjamin S. Ewell's visit to Richmond, 8-20 APril 1864. 16 pp. Also including B.S. Ewell's comparison of the campaigns in Virginia and Georgia in the spring and summer of 1864. 10 pp. Also including tabulations of strengths and losses, 7 December 1863-9 July 1864. 3 pp. Also including a narrative by B.S. Ewell, 5 August 1864, on Johnston's removal from command. 2 pp. Copied for the "Official Records of the War of the Rebellion." Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 6 id149790

  Dispatch Book of Joseph E. Johnston

  1864 January 1 - 1865 February 15

  Scope and Contents

  54 pp. MsV. Including Cys of Ls, 29 April 1862-28 June 1863, from J.E. Johnston, to Lydian McLane Johnston. 10 pp. Also including telegrams, 4 May 1864-20 May 1864. 4 pp. Also including a report, 15 February 1865, of General Hood while commanding the Army of Tennessee, 18 July 1864-23 January 1865. 17 pp. Also including statistics on the Manassas Army, 31 December 1861. 1 pp. Also including Df. of Ls by Benjamin S. Ewell, n.d. 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the "Official Records of the Army of the Rebellion." Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id149792

  Dispatch Book of Joseph E. Johnston during the Atlanta and Carolinas campaigns

  1864 May 15 - 1865 March 3

  Scope and Contents

  121 pp. MsV. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id149793

  Telegram Book of Joseph E. Johnston during the Carolinas campaign and the surrender of his troops

  1865 February 25 - March 5

  Scope and Contents

  6 pp. MsV. Including Joseph E. Johnston's notes on General W.T. Sherman's Memoirs. 3 pp. Also including note of General T.G. Rhett's address. 1 p. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id149794

  Dispatch Book of Joseph E. Johnston during the Caroliinas campaign and the surrender of his troops

  1865 February 25 - May 8

  Scope and Contents

  48 pp. MsV. Including Returns of Troops, 17 March 1865-24 April 1865. 5 pp. Also including a memo on wounded Confederate and Federal troops. 1 p. Also including NCls regarding Johnston, 1864, 37 pp., and loose clippings, 2 pp. Portions of this volume were copied for the "Official Records of the War of the Rebellion." Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id149795

  Telegram Book of Joseph E. Johnston during the Carolinas Campaign

  1865 March 4 - April 22

  Scope and Contents

  188 pp. MsV. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 5 id149796

  Telegram Book of Joseph E. Johnston during the Carolinas Campaign and the surrender of forces

  1865 March 11 - April 29

  Scope and Contents

  204 pp. MsV. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 6 id149797

  Telegram Book of Joseph E. Johnston during the Carolinas Campaign and the surrender of forces

  1865 March 20 - May 3

  Scope and Contents

  204 pp. MsV. Filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 7 id149798

  Account Book for sales of Joseph E. Johnston's "Narrative of Military Operations"

  1873 December 2 - 1875 February 2

  Scope and Contents

  Principle accounts are with Major A.D. Banks and D. Appleton & Co. MsV. 125 pp. Not filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 8 id149799

  Letter Book of Joseph E. Johnston concerns sales of his book and other matters

  1874 March 14 - 1875 June 28

  Scope and Contents

  150 pp. MsV. Including copies of correspondence regarding his insurance business in Richmond, Va., 20 February 1875-5 June 1878. 113 pp. Also including correspondence with the Home Insurance COmpany, headed Washington, D.C., 19 January 1883-19 February 1883. 4 pp. Not filmed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 9 id149800

  Memorandum Book of Joseph E. Johnston

  1882

  Scope and Contents

  Gives accounts for travel in North Carolina and Virginia, as well as population counts of cities in those states; also account of Joseph E. Johnston with Pan Electric Association. 11 pp. MsV. Not filmed.