Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall" (1824-1863) to William E. Jones
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.05 Author/Creator: Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall" (1824-1863) Place Written: Carolina County, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Congratulates Jones for his cavalry raid into West Virginia. Remarks, "I wish that I could be with you" on Jones's next expedition.
"Stonewall" Jackson was promoted to major general early in the war, then launched a dismal campaign in western Virginia resulting in a long feud with General William Loring. Jackson submitted his resignation but was talked out of it. Joined Lee in the defense of Richmond and assisted at 2nd Bull Run. Haunted by personnel problems, he was mortally wounded by his own men on a reconnaissance mission following Chancellorsville.
Caroline County Va.
Feby 3d, 1863
Dear Genl,
I was much gratified yesterday at receiving your letter & the 26th inst. And I congratulate you upon your success at Moorefield. I have watched your movements with deep interest. And from the confidence which I have in your judgment and boldness I hope soon to hear of you again.
I sincerely wish that you had more force of Inft. & Art.
From what you say, it appears that you are about starting on another expedition. I trust that God will prosper you in it. I wish that I could be with you.
In regard to the money having not been turned over to part of your command I knew nothing of it until your letter was received. Maj. Harman tells me that had any Regtl Q M of your Brigade [struck: have] called for that money for his Regt. it would have been turned over to him, and [inserted: for his Regt.] that it would all have been turned over to your brigade Q M if he had called for it. His statement sent herewith is relative [2] to the subject. I agree fully with you in regard to the necessity of perfect impartiality & I was under the impression that all the funds had been turned over. And Maj. Hs letter explains why it was not done. I am much obliged to you for [struck: the] sending me the De' Hart. I don't know where I could have procured one and as I have to review the proceedings of the Military Council for my Corps it is very necessary to me.
Please remember me to Tyler.
Things look very quiet here. My time is mostly occupied [struck: with] [inserted: in] making out reports.
Very truly your friend
T.J. Jackson
Genl W.E. Jones
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