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Civil War Soldier "R. E. Johnston" Autograph Letter Signed. ...
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Civil War Soldier "R. E. Johnston" Autograph Letter Signed. Four pages, 7" x 9", October 11, 1862, "Camp 'Forney'", Mobile, Alabama, to his sister, "My Dear Sallie", containing war and personal news. Robert E. Johnston was in "Co. 'F.' 40th Ala. Reg." He enlisted as a private and seems to have survived the war. Reporting on a relative wounded in battle, he writes, "William . . . was wounded in the fight of the 24th of Sept. He was wounded in the breast and shoulder and would have been killed had it not been for his Blanket which he had wrapped around him which was shot through in thirteen places." Expressing his concern on the length of the war, the young private writes, "As for the war being over soon I think that rather doubtful judging from the course matters are taking now. I was in hopes a short time ago that would close soon but since the Sharpsburg and Corinth fight I think the Tables now turned somewhat at least they have been enough to Encourage the Feds to a greater Exertion should they attack and take Mobile will then become an endless affair."Even though Johnston's 40th Regiment had organized in Mobile only five months earlier in May 1862, the nomadic military life was beginning to weigh on the young soldier: "Just about the time we get fixed comfortably in a place Orders come for us to Strike Tents and March." Johnston and other members of the regiment had nearly three more years of hard fighting ahead, including action at Vicksburg and Chickamauga. This letter is toned and in fine condition.
Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
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December, 2009
12th
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