J. Johnston Joseph E Johnston No General

[Stiles/Akin]

Not sure id this was written in jest or they were upset with him handling his own baggage.​

 

[GELongstreet]

I think the formulations point more towards well-meant jest. Do we have a date for said article? Maybe April 1?

 

[John Hartwell]

Like the private wrote home, "The General's so nice you'd never guess he's an officer!"

 

[jackt62]

Seems like its meant as a compliment to Joe Johnston as being a "gentleman" in contrast to a perception of haughty general officers.

 

[Jimklag]

Seems like its meant as a compliment to Joe Johnston as being a "gentleman" in contrast to a perception of haughty general officers.

Agreed. The article was a compliment to Joe.

 

[WJC]

Thanks for sharing this article.
There's a lot of commentary on the southern character circa 1860-1865 there. Haughty, more interested in show than substance; reserving respect for patricians and the elite.

 

[Stiles/Akin]

I think the formulations point more towards well-meant jest. Do we have a date for said article? Maybe April 1?

Rome News Jan 1863. I thought I included it I'm the image my mistake.

 

[OldReliable1862]

Thanks for sharing this article.
There's a lot of commentary on the southern character circa 1860-1865 there. Haughty, more interested in show than substance; reserving respect for patricians and the elite.

I'm not sure I understand - if anything, this seems to be lauding Johnston's humility and giving a bitter critique of haughty, arrogant officers.

 

[WJC]

I'm not sure I understand - if anything, this seems to be lauding Johnston's humility and giving a bitter critique of haughty, arrogant officers.

Thanks for your response.
Perhaps. I certainly agree that it is a defence of Johnston.

 

[jackt62]

Joe Johnston and R.E. Lee personified the concept of "officer and gentleman." Unlike, say Braxton Bragg.