CHARLESTON, S. C., June 20, 1863. General JOSEPH E. Johnston, Comdg., &c., Jackson, MISS.: DEAR GENERAL: Having lately sent you a large portion of my best troops, I have one or two brigadier-generals whose services I could dispense with, should you have need of them. One of the best, General R. S. Ripley, is at present on bad terms with my chief of staff, Brigadier- General Jordan, and, I believe, is not satisfied with my system and rule. He is and old brigadier, and an excellent officer in the field; he, no doubt, could be of much use to you for the command of a DIVISION. He had one under Lee in Virginia, and was wounded at Sharpsburg. Should you require his services, apply to me for him. I will approve the application, and send it on to the War Department. It would be advisable, I think, not to mention therein that it is done at my suggestion, for it might not then be granted. I wish I could go on myself to assist you, but it can be done only under the contingency I have already communicated to you. I have no doubt of your success, however, should you have the proper means at your command. Yours, very truly. G. T. BEAUREGARD
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