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T. J. Jackson, May 6, 1861
Harper’s Ferry, Va., May 6, 1861. General LEE, Commander-in-Chief : GENERAL: I assumed command of this post on Monday last, soon after my arrival here. Since that time I have…
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Letters from Thomas J. Jackson
B. 1824 · D. 1863
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson was a Confederate general and military officer who served during the American Civil War. He played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the eastern theater of the war until his death. Military historians regard him as one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history.
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Thomas J. Jackson to LEE, Commander-in-Chief, May 6, 1861
DIVISION HEADQUARTERS, Harper’s Ferry, Va., May 6, 1861. General LEE, Commander-in-Chief : GENERAL: I assumed command of this post on Monday last, soon after my arrival here. Since that time…
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T. J. Jackson, May 7, 1861
May 7, 1861. Harper’s Ferry, Va., May 7, 1861. Major-General LEE, Commanding Virginia Forces : GENERAL: I forward herewith a statement of the strength of my command at this post,…
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Thomas J. Jackson to Robert E. Lee, May 7, 1861
DIVISION HEADQUARTERS, Harper’s Ferry, Va., May 7, 1861. Major-General LEE, Commanding Virginia Forces : GENERAL: I forward herewith a statement of the strength of my command at this post, of…
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Thomas J. Jackson to E. K. Smita, July 3, 1861
Darkesvitle, July 3, 1861. COLONEL: About 74 a. m. yesterday I received a note at Camp Stephens from Lieut. Col. J. EK. B. Stuart, of the Virginia Cavalry, to the…
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Thomas J. Jackson to E. K. Smita, July 3, 1861
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE, Darkesvitle, July 3, 1861. COLONEL: About 74 a. m. yesterday I received a note at Camp Stephens from Lieut. Col. J. E. K. B. Stuart, of the…
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Thomas J. Jackson to J. E. Johnston, ó, December 14, 1861
December 14, 1861. : Winchester, Va., December 14, 1861. “GENERAL: Yours of the 12th instant is at hand.* I have made two attempts to prevent navigation on the canal, but…
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Thomas J. Jackson to J. E. Johnston, Ó, December 14, 1861
HEADQUARTERS VALLEY DISTRICT, December 14, 1861. : Winchester, Va., December 14, 1861. “GENERAL: Yours of the 12th instant is at hand.* I have made two attempts to prevent navigation on…
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T. J. Jackson, January 11, 1862
HEADQUARTERS VALLEY DISTRICT, Unger’s Store, Morgan County, Virginia, January 11, 1862. MAJOR: Though on the 4th instant Bath and all that part of Morgan County east of the Big Caeapon…
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Thomas J. Jackson to THomas G. RHETT, February 21, 1862
Winchester, Va., February 21, 1862. MAJOR: In obedience to prders from the War Department, I arrived here on November 4 last and assumed command of the Valley District. As Romney…
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Thomas J. Jackson to Thomas G. Rhett, February 21, 1862
HEADQUARTERS VALLEY DISTRICT, Winchester, Va., February 21, 1862. MAJOR: In obedience to prders from the War Department, I arrived here on November 4 last and assumed command of the Valley…
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Thomas J. Jackson to JosEPH E. JOHNSTON, Oomdg. Dist. of Northern Va, March 24, 1862
Near Newtown, Va., March 24, 1862. GENERAL: As the enemy had been sending off troops from the district and from what I could learn were still doing so, and knowing…
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Thomas J. Jackson to Joseph E. Johnston, March 24, 1862
HEADQUARTERS VALLEY DISTRIOT, Near Newtown, Va., March 24, 1862. GENERAL: As the enemy had been sending off troops from the district and from what I could learn were still doing…
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Thomas J. Jackson to A..s. Pendleton, April 7, 1862
HEADQUARTERS VALLEY DISTRICT, April 7, 1862. April 7, 1862. Colonel Allen will please state how many men he had engaged on March 23. By order of Major-General Jackson: A..S. PENDLETON,Acting…
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Thomas J. Jackson to Ronald, April 7, 1862
HEADQUARTERS VALLEY DISTRICT, April 7, 1862. April 7, 1862. Colonel Ronald will please state the number of men engaged on March 23. By order of Major-General Jackson: A. 8. PENDLETON,Acting…
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Thomas J. Jackson to A. J. Grigsby, April 7, 1862
HEADQUARTERS VALLEY DISTRIOT, April 7, 1862. April 7, 1862. Colonel Grigsby will please state how many men were in the engagement of March 23. By order of Major-General Jackson: A.…
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Major-General Jackson, April 7, 1862
HEADQUARTERS VALLEY DISTRICT, April 7, 1862. April 7, 1862. Please state the number actually engaged and return it. By order of Major-General Jackson : A. 8S. PENDLETON,Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.Oi eersem…
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Thomas J. Jackson to Thomas G. RHETT, Assistant Adjutant- General, April 9, 1862
Near Mount Jackson, Va., April 9, 1862. Masor: I have the honor to submit the following report of the battle near Kernstown, Va., on Sunday, March 23: On the preceding…
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T. J. Jackson, April 9, 1862
HEADQUARTERS VALLEY DISTRICT, Near Mount Jackson, Va., April 9, 1862. Masor: I have the honor to submit the following report of the battle near Kernstown, Va., on Sunday, March 23:…
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Thomas J. Jackson to Samuel Cooper, May 10, 1862
Via Staunton, Va. Via Staunton, Va., May 10, 1862. General S. COOPER, Adjutant-General : God blessed our arms with victory at McDowell yesterday. T. J. JACKSON, Major-General. Hpagrs. SECOND Corps,…
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Thomas J. Jackson to Samuel Cooper, May 26, 1862
WINCHESTER WINCHESTER, May 26, 1862. General S. COOPER: During the last three days God has blessed our arms with brilliant success. On Friday the Federals at Front Royal were routed,…
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Thomas J. Jackson to Trimbles brigade, then much pressed. The display of force, June 11, 1862
June 11, 1862. June 11, 1862. Mason: I have the honor to submit the following report of the Bighth Brigade as connected with the actions of the 8th and 9th…
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Thomas J. Jackson to John S. Mason, June 11, 1862
HEADQUARTERS EIGHTH BRIGADE, June 11, 1862. June 11, 1862. Mason: I have the honor to submit the following report of the Bighth Brigade as connected with the actions of the…
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Thomas J. Jackson to R. L. Dabney, June 11, 1862
HEADQUARTERS MARYLAND LINE, Camp on Mountain, June 11, 1862. MaJor: On Thursday, May 29 ultimo, this command, Brigadier-General Steuart, commanding Maryland Line, marched from Martinsburg to beyond Charlestown. On the…