Confederate general (1807–1891) who, when Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, resigned his commission as a brigadier general in the regular army—the highest-ranking US officer to do so. Original circa 1880s albumen cabinet card of Johnston, 4.25 x 6.5, by C. M. Bell of Washington. Light but clean and detailed image, with writing on front and back of the mount, otherwise light wear and aging. Presents nicely. RR Auction COA.
