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Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 to Mrs. L. A. Arnold

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03963 Author/Creator: Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 Place Written: Brooklyn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 January 1849 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

"Stonewall" Jackson writes to his sister about his health, a foot injury, and a desire to return to the mountains. Mentions as Uncle Cummins in California. Would like to spend the summer with her. Addressed to Arnold in Beverly, Randolph County, Virginia.Written at Fort Hamilton

Jackson, Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall," 1824-1863

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