The New Editor

THE NEW EDITOR Civil War History is pleased to announce the appointment of John T. Hubbell as editor, effective September 1, 1965, to succeed Robert R Dykstra, who has relinquished the editorship to join the history faculty at the University of New Mexico. Although Dr. Dykstra's name appears for the last time as editor in this issue, he joins the distinguished group which comprises the Editorial Advisory Board. The scholarship, judgment, and experience of the new editor give assurance that the journal will continue in accordance with the highest standards of excellence . CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUB Ludwell H. Johnson is a professor of history at the College of William and Mary and author of Red River Campaign,· Politics and Cotton in the Civil War. Edward L. Gambtll is an associate professor of history at Rockford College. TiF-STER L Swift, a retired metallurgical engineer living in Cleveland, is a frequent contributor to scholarly journals. Durward Long is an assistant professor of history and assistant dean of the graduate school at the University of Georgia. Roy P. Stonestfer is an assistant professor of history at Edinboro State College. ...