Letter
Joseph E. Johnston to Benj. S. Ewell, July 23, 1863
HEADQUARTERS,
Near Morton, July 23, 1863.
Your communications to General Cooper and General Johnston relative to the condition of Mobile have been read by General Johnston. He expects to visit Mobile in a few days, and will communicate with you fully upon the subject,
By command of General Johnston:
BENJ. S. EWELL,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in West Florida, Southern Alabama, Southern Mississippi, Louisiana, 1862–63, Pt. 1. Location: Near Morton. Summary: General Johnston acknowledges receiving reports on Mobile's condition, plans to visit the city soon, and promises to provide a detailed update afterward.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 26, Part 1
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