The proprietor visited Washington while I was President to get his pay for this property, claiming that it was private.

He asked me to give him a statement of the fact that his property had been destroyed by National troops, so that he might use it with Congress where he was pressing, or proposed to press, his claim.

I declined.
On the night of the 13th Johnston sent the following dispatch to Pemberton at Edward's station: "I have lately arrived, and learn that Major-General Sherman is between us with four divisions at Clinton.

It is important to establish communication, that you may be reinforced.

If practicable, come up in his rear at once.