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tahon, P. A. C. S., which had been doing so badly before that I was disposed to take away
its colors, behaved gallantly under Colonel Johnson. He is an officer of tried courage,
industrious, enterprising, possesses an unusually good mind and constitution.
I am, General, your obedient servant,

T. J. JACKSON, Major-General.

After the occupation of Frederick City General Jones reported for duty, and
Colonel Johnson was relieved of the command of the Second Brigade. Colonel
Johnson was then ordered to Richmond, and appointed Colonel of Cavalry, and
assigned for duty on the military court stationed in Richmond, here to await
promotion.