The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1861., [Electronic resource]

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Col. Edward Johnson.

--We observe that the papers all spell this gentleman's name with at. This is not the correct spelling. His name is Johnson not Johnston. He is the youngest son of the late Dr. Edward John son of Chester field, and is a native of that county. He is almost as well known in this city as any resident citizen, owning a considerable property here, and spending here the greater part of his time when he is on furlough. He is a graduate of West Point, and served in Florida during the latter part of the Florida war. He served also in Mexico, where he was favorably mentioned in the dispatches of General Scott. He was a Captain in the line, but a Major by brevet, when the present war broke out. At the time that Virginia seceded, he was in command of some of the forts around New York, and having frequently avowed strong secession sentiments, was arrested and thrown into prison. He contrived to make his escape, and embark in disguise on board of a vessel bound for some port in Central America. Thence he contrived to reach home in July, when he was immediately appointed by President Davis to the command of a regiment from Georgia.