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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 1. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Book notices. (search)
By Charles D. Walker, late Assistant Professor Virginia Military Institute. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co. We are indebted to the courtesy of General F. H. Smith, Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute, for a copy of this book, which contains brief sketches of one hundred and seventy of the graduates and éleves of the Virginia Military Institute who gave their lives to the Confederate cause. The volume contains also a discourse on the life and character of Lieutenant-General T. J. Jackson by General F. H. Smith, a sketch of the battle of New Market by General Smith, and a memorial poem by James Barron Hope, Esq. Mr. Walker has done his work admirably. He has called to his aid the pens of some of our most distinguished men, and has made a record of self-denying heroism and high military skill which reflects the highest credit upon the Institute, and should find a place in every home in the South, that our youth may study the characters and imitate the virtues
An English Combatant, Lieutenant of Artillery of the Field Staff., Battlefields of the South from Bull Run to Fredericksburgh; with sketches of Confederate commanders, and gossip of the camps., Chapter 4: (search)
Beauregard had been major of engineers; Evans, Longstreet, and others, did not rank higher than major of cavalry or infantry, and had seen but little service, except on the frontier among the Indians; Bragg was a retired captain of artillery; T. J. Jackson was professor of mathematics and of tactics in the University of Virginia; D. H. Hill was a lawyer; Polk, an Episcopal bishop in Louisiana, etc. This was all the talent we had, and much of it was only said to be promising. General Lee was aorces of General Scott around Washington in time for the great struggle. At the same time, telegrams informed us of Johnston's retreat to Winchester and Strasburgh; and he himself had arrived at Manassas on Friday night, (the nineteenth,) while Jackson, with one or two brigades, was on his way by railroad. The rest of Johnston's army, it was expected, would reach us before Sunday, and participate in the general engagement. This was excellent news, and Johnston's manoeuvres raised him high in
The Annals of the Civil War Written by Leading Participants North and South (ed. Alexander Kelly McClure), The Morale of General Lee's army. (search)
ng in his power to promote the moral and spiritual welfare of his army. The piety of Stonewall Jackson is as historic as his splendid military achievements, and the influence which he exerted for thand respect. I can testify that, in constant intercourse with our officers, from Generals Lee, Jackson, Ewell, Stuart, A. P. Hill, Early, J. B. Gordon, J. A. Walker, and others of highest rank down mong other things, sent this message to his loved and honored chieftains: Tell Generals Lee and Jackson that they know how a Christian soldier should live; I only wish they were here to see a Christian soldier die Not many months afterward Jackson was called to cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees, and left another bright illustration of how Christian soldiers of that armymand of an infantry brigade), upon more than one occasion elicited high praise from A. P. Hill, Jackson, and Lee, arid, at the early age of twenty-two, fell on the ill-fated field of Five Forks, gall
The Annals of the Civil War Written by Leading Participants North and South (ed. Alexander Kelly McClure), The career of General A. P. Hill. (search)
ifice to one of the few remaining chances of saving the army. The dead leaders, upon whom the world has lavished honors, leaned upon Hill as strong men upon a staff, and were not disappointed. And it is memorable and remarkable that Lee and Jackson — the magnet and meteor of the Confederacy-should, in their dying moments, have given their last earthly thoughts, their last coherent utterances, to this brave soldier and steadfast patriot. In the paroxysm of death, General Lee called on Hillmen upon a staff, and were not disappointed. And it is memorable and remarkable that Lee and Jackson — the magnet and meteor of the Confederacy-should, in their dying moments, have given their last earthly thoughts, their last coherent utterances, to this brave soldier and steadfast patriot. In the paroxysm of death, General Lee called on Hill to move forward; and, when Jackson was crossing the river to seek the shade of the trees, his last words were: Tell A. P. Hill to prepare for actio
The Annals of the Civil War Written by Leading Participants North and South (ed. Alexander Kelly McClure), Stonewall Jackson's Valley campaign. (search)
afe for the Confederates to hold Winchester. Jackson remained under arms all day waiting an attackemy, and late in the afternoon of the 22d, as Jackson was entering Strasburg, Ashby was attacking tr consulting together, we both concluded that Jackson could not be tempted to hazard himself so farould have expected. The next month was to Jackson one of comparative inaction. Having slowly r be maintained. To push on to Staunton, with Jackson on his flank or rear, was virtually to sacrifmenace on Banks' flank. As Ewell approached, Jackson left camp on the 30th of April, and marched uhundred prisoners were taken to the rear when Jackson fell back, beside seven hundred and fifty wouthe Valley in case of need. In this position Jackson determined to stand and fight his enemies in e will be twelve pieces of artillery opposite Jackson's train at Port Republic, if he has taken thamself en route from Winchester to Washington, Jackson, hastening from his resting place, by a force[90 more...]
Robert Lewis Dabney, Life and Commands of Lieutenand- General Thomas J. Jackson, Chapter 20: death and burial. (search)
ry. R. E. Lee, General. The narrative of Gen. Jackson's career is now closed. The full description gie made, without which the historical portraiture of Jackson would be incorrect. It is to be remarked that, whils have waged war with such unvarying success as Gen. Jackson. It has been truly remarked of him, that he wasus condition, might all be utterly repulsive to General Jackson's private preferences, but if he saw in him abind of heroic memories and brave men, others besides Jackson have displayed true courage. He was not endowed wiearts, as an empty dream, when they saw the life of Jackson, had as heartfelt a conviction of his ingenuous devess. It recognized the truth, that the strength of Jackson was in his exalted integrity of soul. It was the cor was Dr. Hunter McGuire. These four served under Jackson during his whole career. The Chief of Artillery waswell, who fell by the same fatal volley which cost Jackson his life. He was assisted by Mr. J. Hotchkiss, as
Jubal Anderson Early, Ruth Hairston Early, Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early , C. S. A., Chapter 16: battle of Sharpsburg or Antietam. (search)
t were relieved by a portion of Fitz. Lee's cavalry and then retired in pursuance of orders previously received from General Jackson, carrying with me Armistead's brigade under Colonel Hodges, which had received no orders from its division commandertillery, estimated at 400 guns6,000 Total97,445 It is to be presumed that this estimate was made by Banks when General Jackson was figuring around Pope's rear, as he did not have a command in McClellan's army, and it is well known that Banks always saw things with very largely magnifying glasses when Stonewall Jackson was about. That some of the affrighted civilians who magnified one small company of cavalry at the first battle of Manassas, called the Black Horse Cavalry, into 20,00rt of the day of the 16th, McClellan's large army was confronted by a very small force under Longstreet and D. H. Hill. Jackson with two divisions numbering less than 5,000 men, and Walker, with his two brigades arrived on the 16th, and it was upon
Jubal Anderson Early, Ruth Hairston Early, Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early , C. S. A., Chapter 17: preparations about Fredericksburg. (search)
dered to move back to Boteler's Ford. On arriving near there, by order of General Jackson, my three brigades were formed in line of battle in rear of General A. P. rt pike, and on the next day to the vicinity of Martinsburg. On the 27th, General Jackson's whole command was moved to Bunker Hill on the road from Martinsburg to , General Longstreet being assigned to the command of the first corps, and General Jackson to the command of the second corps, both with the rank of Lieutenant Generd, and the second corps of the divisions of Ewell, D. H. Hill, A. P. Hill, and Jackson (EWell's division being under my command and Jackson's under J. R. Jones). ds Fredericksburg to dispute the enemy's crossing, and orders were sent to General Jackson to move his corps across the Blue Ridge. This movement of the latter corpicinity of Madison Court-House for two or three days, and it was here that General Jackson wore, for the first time, a new regulation coat with the wreath, and a hat
Jubal Anderson Early, Ruth Hairston Early, Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early , C. S. A., Chapter 18: battle of Fredericksburg. (search)
noon of the 12th I received an order from General Jackson to move at once to the vicinity of Hamilt officer rode up with an order to me from General Jackson, to hold my division in readiness to movewithstanding the previous directions from General Jackson to hold my division in readiness for anotwhere Hoke's brigade was posted and found General Jackson himself, who repeated in person the ordero advance, I received a notification from General Jackson to move my troops to the rear for the pun to the artillery. As I have stated, General Jackson made the attempt to advance on the right g. There was a ridiculous story about General Jackson, to which currency was given by the newspeneral Lee on the night after the battle, General Jackson fell into a doze while the very grave queiven their opinion, General Lee turned to General Jackson and asked, Well, General, what is your op This story is by no means creditable to General Jackson, yet it obtained a wide circulation, and [5 more...]
Jubal Anderson Early, Ruth Hairston Early, Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early , C. S. A., Chapter 19: operations in winter and Spring, 1862-63. (search)
mained attached to the division under the command of Captain W. F. Randolph, but it was transferred in the spring to General Jackson's headquarters. My division, as it remained after the changes above mentioned, was composed of four brigades, to-wissigned to Jackson's division, which had always heretofore remained without a regular division commander, even while General Jackson was a Major General, as his command had included other troops. The enemy made no demonstration whatever on my frollowing occurrence to show how men who had passed through the stirring scenes of the previous year, who had fought with Jackson in the valley, around Richmond, at Manassas, Sharpsburg, and Fredericksburg, could amuse themselves in winter quarters. , and there were left only a few scattering trees on the hills and a thin skirt in front. Shortly after my removal, General Jackson, whose headquarters had been below, near Moss Neck, removed also to the vicinity of Hamilton's Crossing. Brigadi
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