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THBConfederate General J.E. Johnston, ALS Written From Harper's Ferry, June 10, 1861
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Confederate General J.E. Johnston, ALS Written From Harper's Ferry, June 10, 1861
Johnston, Joseph E. (1807-1891). One of the most senior general officers in the Confederate Army. ALS, 1p, Harper's Ferry, VA. June 10, 1861.
Right after the firing on Fort Sumter, the Virginia Militia under orders of the Governor made their move on the US Arsenal at Harper's Ferry, VA and captured it. The Virginia Militia Officer who captured the Arsenal was Kenton Harper, who led the 5th Virginia. Thomas J. Jackson, who would earn the name "Stonewall" one month after this letter was written had Brigadier General J.E. Johnston as his commander, and it was Jackson who would shortly be placed in command of Harper's Ferry and Winchester.
The content of the letter offered here is excellent in that Johnston refers to the need for reinforcements in the Shepardstown area and mentions Colonel Stuart. The letter reads, in part, "The force at Shepardstown being too small for the service requires of it, you will please proceed to that place early tomorrow with the remainder of your regiment and take command. The service required of you, will be the observation of all crossing places of the Potomac between this point and those observed by Col. Stuart."The letter is one page written in dark ink with great eye appeal. There is some staining but overall very fine.Condition
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