Very glad to hear from you. With best wishes, etc.
Yours very truly,
J. A. Shingleur.
Savannah, August 8, 1874.
Gen. S. G. French.
Dear General: Long absence prevented my receiving and acknowledging your very clear and satisfactory reply to my question on the subject of small arms. It is all that I could desire. I wish only to meet such of Hood's assertions as impugn the truth of my statements. If he goes on, and I understand that he intends to do so, I shall avail myself of your kind offer.
Can you not sometimes take Savannah in your way from Mississippi to New York, and vice versâ? It would be very pleasant to me to see you in my house, where there is always ample room for you and cordial welcome.
Yours truly,
J. E. Johnston.