The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-29
STILL ANOTHER CHAPTER
Contents of Major Henry's Letters to
Capt. johnson and His Wife.
DIR, wakefefd's Examination Not Made Pub
Iic-A PugiIistic ARRAY Arising from
the Case-Further Particulars.

The publication in yesterdays journal OF the
letters written by Mrs. E. I. Johnson TO her nus
band, giving a full account of her relations with
Major Henry while in Tennessee. last summer,
oceasioned much comment among those who
have taken an interest in the now famous case.
The examination was to have been continued
yesterday, but 1t was prevented by an unex-
peoted occurrence. Before the attorneys assem-
Died, Mr.. Johnson came into Judge Lambs office,
where Mr., George Hendrickson was seated, and
where the examination was to take place. MIR.
Hendrickson was Mrs. Johnson's cousin, and is
Interested In the present suit, but to what ex-
tent is not definitely known. At and rate, there
is very bitter feeling between him and
CAPTAIN johnson, which accounts for the
trouble yesterday. AS Mr.. Johnson came
into the room he made some remark to Mr..
Mr. Hendrickson about the publication OF the
letters. The latter replied that he did not want
him (Johnson) to speak to him, and would whip
him if he did. Mr.. johnson thereupon became
violently excited, and applied various oppro-
brious epithets to HendricksOn, and at the
lame time either struck him or seized him by
the face. Mr.. Hendrickson, who is a young
and vigorous man, kept his temper and did not
offer to resist further than to defend himself,
and even did not do this in an aggressive man
ner. Judge Lamb and Major Gordon, who were
In an adjoining room, heard the quarrel and
rushed in, and the last named seized John
son around the waist, for the pur-
pose of separating the men. as he claims,
and threw him with considerable violence half
across the room and on the floor. MIR. johnson
is extremely feeble, and was badly stunned and
bruised by the fall-so much so, in ia ct, that he
was obliged to remain in his room during the re-
mainder of the day, and the examination could
rnf npoaoaA an chat aoaOnnf MI T0Gonh Grao-
DRY, the notary before whom it is being con-
Quoted, was in the room at the time and tried to
prevent violence, but his efforts were uravail-
ing. 1t is not claimed that Major Gordon as
saulted Johnson, but there is little doubt that
he had no reason to interfere, as Hendrickson
was amply able to defend himself, and would
have done so, doubtless, if he had thoughtit was
right 10 strike a man who was so feeble.
AT least, this is what his friends claim.
At any rate his behavior was not censurable.
The examination will continue to-day If Mr.,
johnson is able.
THE HENRY LETTERS,
A representative of the Journal last night in
terViewed Captain johnson regarding the CORE
spondence that had passed between him and
Major Henry, and between Mr.. Henry and Mrs.
johnson. Mr.. Johnson gave the following ac-
count oft, and copies of the letters, which will
be substantially his statement as it will be given
in court. Concerning the first JUNIORS of his
wife's inidelity he said:
"After my wife came home from Tennessee
facts of the most terrible character came to my
knowledge concerning her relations with Henry.
She had been at home less than two weeks
when my son sent me n letter which Henry had
written her from Greenfield to indianapolis.
This letter, and others of The same kind, [ prefer
not to make public at present. Upon the re-
ceipt of this letter I wrote Henry the following
note:
"sKNoxvILLE, Tenn, Oct. ii, l9s3.
SINAI. Edwin Henry:
'Sir-All relations and all communications
between You and me are hereby terminated.
Respectfully. L. I. JOHNSON
"T did not mail this note directly to Henry,
but sent it to DR.. d. W. Edgerly with a letter re-
Questing him to hand or mail it to Henry at
Greenyille. l did this so as to be able to prove
by q reliable witness that Henry received it.
my request was complied with, and also informs
me of Henry's intended visit to my home at In
dianapOlis:
"~'GREENvILLE, TENN, Oct, Is, 1883.
"tMy Dear ~Frieud-Yourn note of yesterday re.
ceived and request complied with. BY the way,
Major says that he is going North, in Ohio, l
don't know the locality, to attend the golden
wedding of his daughters father-in-law, and in
tends visiting your home. This was before to-
day. Quite likely this days mail Will change his
plans in that directions; l have no doubt it will.
"'Very truly yours,
s "D. W. EDGERLY.'
"The next day L received Henry's reply, which
is as folio WIS:
"HGREENEvLLE, Tenn, Oct. Is, 1888.
edward 7. Johnson:
"'Sir-You have sent a dagger to my heart, and
to as true a friend, and one who loaves you as no
friend can love more than L have loved you. L
can say no more. Do not, l pray you, 1njure
any bodies feelings as you have mine until you
know all and have time for reflection.
"'Yours truly, EDWIN HENRY
1.-TWO days later I received from Henry another
letter, which is as follows:
"-'GREENEvILLE, Tenn, Oct. 27, 1888.
edward T. johnson, Esq:
"'Dear Sir-I desire TO meet you face to face,
so that I can defend myself and explain any
matter that may be charged against me, or that
friend both to you and yours. 1 am now about
sixty years OF age, and my character has stood
beyond reproach, so far as my social intercourse
Is concerned. You little know of my suffering
for months passed, which had 10 be cancelled in
my own bosom. L did what my best Judgment
dictated that L should 40. Yours, respectfully,
EDWIN HENRY
"To this note I replied as follows:
"'KNoxvILLE, Tenn, Oct. 10, 1888.
"'Maj. f. Henry, Greenville, Tenn:
"'Sir-I can have no personal interview with
you. If you have anything to say Tor my in
formation. if you Will reduce it to writing, will
"tB. I. Johnson
ITO this he made do reply. The next 1 heard of
him he was in Indianapolis. He registered at
the Denison Hotel, and wrote my wife the fol-
lowing note:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Oct. %, 1888.
"'Mrs. Edward T.. johnson, 474 Pennsylvania street:
"tDear Madam-I am stopping over Sunday at
the "Dennison;" would be pleased to see you, but
do not think it best to call until after
I see you. Please come down to the hotel
this afternoon or evening. Answer by return
messenger at what hour you will be in the
ladies' reception parlor. will be in looking for
you until you come. It is very Important that
I see you. Very respectfully,
EDWIN HENRY
"This note was taken to my house by a mes
senger, and was Intercepted at the door by my
son, who took il to his mother. At his instance
she answered it and made a copy of her answer.
One copy he sent to Henry and one lie kept. 1t
is as follows:
"tOCT. %, 1883.
"'Major L. Henrv-I cannot see you OF hold
any communication. M. G. Johnson
Later in the day a second note from Henry
to my wife was intercepted in the same way by