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to Richard S. Ewell

"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...

GLC02481

to William E. Jones

Congratulates Jones for his cavalry raid into West Virginia. Remarks, "I wish that I could be with you" on Jones's next expedition.

GLC02711.05

to Joseph Eggleston Johnston

General Jackson, in command of Valley of the Virginia (Shenandoah Valley) discusses his attempts to damage the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. He informs General Johnston, Commander of the Department of Northern Virginia, that he has not been successful...

GLC00046

to Richard Ewell

Discusses plans for his upcoming Valley Campaign, specifically escape plans. Also discusses the potential size of opposing forces and information from a deserted.

GLC03246

to Thomas S. Jesup

General "Stonewall" Jackson asks General Jesup whether officers of light batteries should shod their horses at their own expense or at the expense of the public. Note on verso dated 20 October 1849 in unknown hand states that "Private horses of...

GLC01964