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JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON A.L.S.

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JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON A.L.S.
<b>88. JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON</b> (1807 - 1891) Confederate major general who led armies at Bull Run and Seven Pines. Johnston is perhaps best remembered for his stubborn defense of Atlanta and his resistance to Sherman's March to the Sea. A.L.S. "<i>J.E. Johnston</i>" on "<i>Home Insurance Company of New York</i>" letterhead, 1p. 4to., Savannah, Jan. 21, 1874 concerning problems in the insurance trade, in part: "<i>...As we have failed in our attempts...to correct the reports of our Birmingham agency. Major Milner will set out to that place...to teach the agent his business..</i>". Minor toning affects the first "J" of signature, portions of paper mount still attached to the verso, else very good.<b> $300-500</b>