US Army officer (1807–1891) who served in the Mexican-American War and Seminole Wars, and was also one of the most senior general officers in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. ALS signed “J. E. Johnston,” one page, 5.25 x 8, August 25, 1865. Handwritten letter addressed from Baltimore, in full: “Many thanks for your note in relation to the Mexican Minister. I shall go in a day or two to South Western Virginia — & stop in Washington to see him. I hope that his object is not to invite me to Mexico. If the President will allow me the privilege of earning a subsistence in the U.S. nothing will ever tempt me to expatriation. Please remember me cordially to Mrs. Blair. I know that she has not withheld her pardon from subjugated rebels.” In fine condition.
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