Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891 to Fitz-John Porter
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01359 Author/Creator: Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 11, 1881 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Johnston, at the time of this letter was a representative from Virginia, refuses to contribute to a memorial for George Armstrong Custer. Written on Congressional stationery.
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