Johnston, Joseph Eggleston (1807-1891) to John Sidney Thrasher
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04488 Author/Creator: Johnston, Joseph Eggleston (1807-1891) Place Written: Dalton, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 March 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18.3 x 22.3 cm. Order a Copy
Johnston, commanding the Army of Tennessee, replies to a letter from Thrasher, superintendent of the Confederate Press Association. Plans to send a communication to General Ulysses S. Grant accompanied by Thrasher's previous letter pertaining to a flag of truce. Mentions Mrs. Johnston's praise of John and Mrs. Thrasher.
Dalton March 8th 1864
My dear Sir,
I received your last letter, & that enclosed with, it to be sent by Flag of Truce, several days ago, But put off acknowledging it in order to report that the letter had been transmitted. At that time I expected an opportunity in a day or two. but it has not come yet. I shall, however, send a communication to Genl. Grant to-morrow or the next day - & your letter shall accompany it.
Mrs. Johnston has repeat[2]edly mentioned to me your kindness & attention, which, of course, I knew that she would receive. I am very glad that she has such opportunities to know Mrs Thrasher & yourself - & the benefit of being your neighbour.
Our vis-a-vis is apparently quiet, waiting, I suppose, for the return of such of his men as have gone home on furlough or the [teams] that have been wintering in Kentucky.
Yours truly,
J.E. Johnston
John S. Thrasher Esqr
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