JOHNSTON, Joseph Eggleston (1807-1891). Transportation Receipt Filled-Out and Signed 3 Times. Buffalo, June 19, 1841. 1 4to page on one leaf. Receipt from ?The United States Dr." transportation line for ?Transportation of 2 boxes of Mathematical Instruments from Baltimore [crossed-out] Washington to Baltimore?" these instruments would eventually arrive at their ultimate destination, Buffalo. Signed 3 times by Johnston. Approximately 10 x 7 ?". A bit toned, 2 horizontal creases, filing information on verso. Fine. Johnston was a Confederate General, having served as the Quartermaster General of the U. S. Army before his native Virginia seceded from the Union. After the war, he served in the House of Representatives and later was commissioner of railroads. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 x 7 ?".