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 U.S. officer to do so. Initially commissioned as a major general in the Virginia militia, he relieved “Stonewall” Jackson’s command at Harper’s Ferry and organized the Army of the Shenandoah. Ink signature, “J. E. Johnston. Lt. Col 1st Calvy,” on an off-white 4 x 1.25 slip, dated 1859 in another hand. Signature is affixed by its left edge to a 7.5 x 4.5 sheet above a collector’s short manuscript biography. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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