Lot 64
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall" (1824-1863) Lee's right arm; he played a major role in early Confederate victories. A graduate of the famous 1846 class of West Point, he taught at Virginia Military Institute. He was given the name "Stonewall" at 1st Manassas for holding his position. He saved the day for Lee at Chancellorsville but was accidentally shot by his own men, lost an arm, and died of complications from pneumonia. His death was a severe blow to the Confederacy. Autograph Letter Signed "T.J. Jackson," as Brevet Major, on pale blue paper, one page, 9¾ x 7¾ in., Henderson, Jefferson County, N.Y., July 31, 1855. While on vacation in upstate New York, Jackson writes to Brevet Major General R. Jones: "I have in compliance with the wish of the Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute postponed my visit to Europe. As he informed me that the Department, had authorised him to say to me, that I could use my leave of absence as I might prefer. I shall be in Washington by the 10th of next month."
Jackson was able to make the postponed trip to Europe during the following summer and fall. A great admirer of Napoleon's military tactics, he visited sites such as Waterloo while there. Jackson was Professor of Artillery Tactics and Natural Philosophy at VMI from 1851 until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he entered Confederate service. He became Brigadier General on June 17, 1861 and Major General on October 7, 1861. Very fine. Jackson is rare in any form of autograph material and this is a choice, one-page letter.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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