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Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 to Richard Ewell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03246 Author/Creator: Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 Place Written: Mount Jackson, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 April 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 23.8 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

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

Jackson, Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall," 1824-1863
Ewell, Richard Stoddert, 1817-1872

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