American military officer (1803–1862). Upon hearing of the secession of Texas in 1861, he became Confederate commander of Western Department. On April 6, 1862, as he led the fierce Confederate charge at Shiloh, he took a bullet to the knee and bled to death, becoming the highest-ranking casualty of the war. Scarce ALS signed “A. Sidney Johnston, Secy of War,” one page, 7.75 x 5.5, June 3, 1839. In full: “This certificate entitles Wm. Keiser to the difference between the pay of Sergeant & first Sergeant from the date of last payment made to him to the first day of October 1834—as he served during the time specified in Capt. Harry's Co. I, 1st Regt Volunteers.” A central horizontal fold, scattered toning, and a couple small holes of ink erosion, otherwise fine condition. Any handwritten correspondence from Johnston is quite rare, particularly from his short tenure as secretary of war for the state of Texas. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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