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Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03082 Author/Creator: Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891 Place Written: Centreville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 November 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19.1 cm, Width: 12.4 cm Order a Copy

Says he "will not object to any enterprise" of the recipients, so long as it is based on solid knowledge of the enemy. As long as a move is based on "precise information" he will approve it and support an offensive action. Also asks a question about the enemy's position. Written to an unknown "General."

Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891

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