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Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 to Leroy P. Walker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04473.02 Author/Creator: Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 Place Written: Winchester, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 17.8 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

"Stonewall" Jackson thanks Walker, the Secretary of War for appointing him as Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. Encloses the oath of office (not present). With endorsement on verso stating that Jackson has accepted the appointment.

Jackson, Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall," 1824-1863
Walker, Leroy Pope, 1817-1884

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