Resignation Letter of Brigadier General J. E. Johnston
4/22/1861
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Joseph E. Johnston resigned his commission in the United States Army on April 22, 1861. Johnston was the highest ranking Army officer to resign and join the Confederacy.
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Washington
April 22d 1861
Sir:With feelings of deep regret, I respectfully tender the resignation of my commission in the army of the United States.
The feelings which impel me to this act are, I believe, understood by the Hon. Secretary of War.
I hope that long service, with some labor, hardship, danger & loss of blood, may give me some claim to ask the early consideration of this communication.
Most respectfully,
Your obt servt
J. E. Johnston
Qr Mr Genl
Col. L. Thomas Ad. Genl
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[Column 1]
63 J 1861
Washingotn
April 22d 1861
[with 47 J8]
J. E Johnston
Q. M. Sea[?]
offering his resignation
BB10 - 156
Accepted
[?] Cameron
April 22/61- Sec'y of War
A 289- April 22, 1861
Respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War
Q. Thomas Adgt General
Rec'd. (AGO) April 22, 1861
Adgt Gen
[Column 2]
See S.O. No 113 of April 22d 1861
See letter to Genl J. Apl. 22 / 61
[Column 1]
63 J 1861
Washingotn
April 22d 1861
[with 47 J8]
J. E Johnston
Q. M. Sea[?]
offering his resignation
BB10 - 156
Accepted
[?] Cameron
April 22/61- Sec'y of War
A 289- April 22, 1861
Respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War
Q. Thomas Adgt General
Rec'd. (AGO) April 22, 1861
Adgt Gen
[Column 2]
See S.O. No 113 of April 22d 1861
See letter to Genl J. Apl. 22 / 61
This primary source comes from the Records of the Adjutant General's Office.
National Archives Identifier: 3819339
Full Citation: Resignation Letter of Brigadier General J. E. Johnston; 4/22/1861; Records of the Adjutant General's Office, Record Group 94. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/resignation-letter-of-brigadier-general-j-e-johnston, May 19, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.