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yesterday to Charlestown, twenty-three miles to the east of Winchester. Unless he prevents it, we shall move toward General Beauregard to-day. . . . (Signed) Joseph E. Johnston. General S. Cooper. After General Johnston commenced his march to Manassas, he sent to me a telegram, the substance of which, as my memory serves and the reply indicates, was an inquiry as to the relative position he would occupy toward General Beauregard. I returned the following answer: Richmond, July 20, 1861. General J. E. Johnston, Manassas Junction, Virginia. You are a general in the Confederate Army, possessed of the power attaching to that rank. You will know how to make the exact knowledge of Brigadier-General Beauregard, as well of the grounds as of the troops and preparation, avail for the success of the object in which you cooperate. The zeal of both assures me of harmonious action. (Signed) Jefferson Davis. General Johnston, by his promotion to the grade of general, as we