Confederate general (1816–1873) who opted against attacking Culp’s Hill at the Battle of Gettysburg, a decision frequently blamed for the loss of this decisive battle. Civil War–dated ALS signed in the upper left, “Ed. Johnson, Maj Genl, CSA, Pris. War,” one page, 8 x 9.75, March 5, 1865. Letter written while held captive at Fort Warren as a prisoner of war. In part: “Your name is not unknown to me. I have not forgotten you. I distinctly remember having met you at the house of my esteemed and much loved cousin Lee. Your name is familiar, too, from having heard it frequently and flatteringly mentioned by some of my brother officers. Need I say that it is endeared to us all by the recollection of a mournful event which transpired a few months since. Amidst the terrible scenes of the last four years I have constantly remembered that true devoted and lovely cousin, and I feel confident that, had it been possible, she would have done all that a generous heart could prompt to minister to my wants.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds with small edge separations, a spot of paper loss to upper left corner, and stray ink marks to the left side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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