Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 to Richard S. Ewell

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GLC#
GLC02481
Type
Letters
Date
26 April 1862
Author/Creator
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863
Title
to Richard S. Ewell
Place Written
Swift Run, Virginia
Pagination
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

"Stonewall" Jackson discusses enemy troop positions while preparing for his Valley campaign. Believes Banks "still at New Market." Jackson is twenty eight miles from New Market, and "only about 16 miles from Fishers Gap." Also asks Ewell to send communications to General Johnston for him. Accompanied by two non-contemporary clippings describing document that were used during its sale. Written at "Swift Run Gap." One right profile and one seated engraving of Jackson included.

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