Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 [Virginia Military Institute diploma for W. O. Yager]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01023 Author/Creator: Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 Place Written: Lexington, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 4 July 1852 Pagination: 1 p. : vellum ; 52.4 x 42.2 cm. Order a Copy
Printed diploma signed by several future Confederate Generals, including Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson, who taught at the Virginia Military Institute as a professor of natural philosophy. Tied with blue ribbon with blue embossed paper seal. Also signed by the Governor of Virginia, Joseph Johnson.
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