Lot 327
Johnston, Joseph E (1807-1891) Confederate general; commander of the Army of the Army of the Potomac and the Department of Northern Virginia until he was severely wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines (May 31-June 1, 1862) and replaced by Robert E. Lee. Autograph letter signed ("J.E. Johnston") with postscript initialed ("J.E.J."), 1½ pages, on blue, ruled bifolium, 8 x 5 in., Headquarters, Centreville (Va.), February 14, 1862. To Major General E.U. Smith: "The President has, thru the Secretary of War, ordered that the 3d Tennessee regiment be sent immediately to Knoxville. Please give the requisite orders. Please inform the Chief Qr Mr., Major Barbour, when Rail road transportation will be required. The recent Va. Law requires the reenlistment of Va. troops under that state - & not the furlough law of Congress." He adds a note: "Did you receive a note from me asking for an artillery report -- to give the number & calibres of your pieces & the names & merit, absolute & relative, of the artillery officers? Please let me have it when you can."
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
Christie's New York, June 4, 2009, lot 278.
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