December 14, 1861
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863
Autograph letter signed
Title: 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. Informs General Johnston, Commander of the Department of Northern Virginia, that he has not been successful in damaging the Canal, but has captured several prisoners from the 17th Indiana Regiment. Hopes to reverse the flow of water through a dam, or to make a small break in the canal. Plans to march with Gannetts' brigade the following Monday. Hopes to prevent Washington, D. C. from receiving coal from Cumberland, Virginia during the course of the war…
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