Stonewall"
Thomas Jonathan Jackson
1824 - 1863
General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson is portrayed here in his plain gray
uniform and butternut kepi, as he appeared during 1862. In the eyes of
those people to whom his reputation preceded his appearance, he never failed
to disappoint: one Yank whose unit had surrendered to Jackson's forces at
Harpers Ferry stated that Jackson was " in no respect to be distinguished
from the mongrel barefooted crew that followed his fortunes."
No other Civil War figure garnered such military fame as Stonewall, either
among friend or foe. During his career his reputation spread across America
and the over the seas, and many of his day believed that had he survived,
the Confederate quest for independence may well have been realized. His devotion to God, duty and country are a legacy that has and will continue to be treasured by many Americans.
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