John M. Johnson to Beriah Magoffin

KYR-0001-019-0066.xml

Accession Number

KYR-0001-019-0066

Document Genre

Correspondence

Repository

Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Collection

Office of the Governor, Beriah Magoffin: Governor's Official Correspondence File, Military Correspondence, 1859-1862

Item Location

MG5-124 to MG5-125

Place of Creation

Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky

Date of Creation

1 June 1861

Dates Mentioned

1861-06-01

Paducah Ky
MaJune 1^st 1861
To His Excellency
Gov. Magoffin

Sir, I dispatched you last night that I would go to Columbus today, but as Majr Tilghman is there I have determined to wait for his return and then be governed by Circumstances

We have assurances that troops are to be Marched thru Ky in the direction of Memphis Tenn, within 10 days.

I cannot advise a line of policy, but will ask any further instructions you May be pleased to give

I intend to do every thing in my power to maintain our Neutrality, & uphold the sovereignty of the state — If it is necessary for your Vindication to publish My Communications, Stirke out whatever may be improper to go to the public before doing so; dontforgetthis

I have the honor to be &c
Jno M Johnson

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