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 November 11, 2025 Kentucky Historical Society George W. Johnson Letter 1861 KYR-0003-239-0001

Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia 1861-07-12 Correspondence English Version 1 of page "2": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "2": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile. Version 1 of page "1": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "1": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile.
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Richmond, Va. July 12th 1861. Hon.T Secretary of State Southern Confederacy. Sir

Since I saw you last night, I have written this, to point out I concurred, we the best and surest means of bringing this war to a speedy and successful issue. If the means here pointed out are approved and adopted I am well satisfied that they will be of service to my Country; and if so approved and adopted by you & the President, my highest ambition will be gratified with some honourable connection with their Execution. But this request, I regard as selfish, and can readily forego knowing as I do, so well, the better and higher qualifications of others.

With great respect George W Johnson

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Communication to Confederate authorities touching negotiations for Peace. Presented in Richmond VaJuly 1861