Confederate General, he was the highest ranking regular army officer to resign and join the Confederacy. Fountain pen signature, 'J. E. Johnston, Washington,' on an off-white 5 x 2.5 lined slip, dated July 25, 1883. Double matted with a nice portrait and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 18.5 x 14. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.