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Jackson County (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.48
The Valley after Kernstown. Jackson's faith in his little Army—Orders to enforce discipline. The following letters (now published for the first time) from Jackson to Major (afterwards Colonel) A. W. Harman, who was commandant of the post at Staunton, which was the base of Jackson's operations in the Valley, throw interesting light upon the situation in the Valley early in 1862, and strikingly illustrate Jackson's attention to details. They are, as will be seen, accompanied by explanatory notes by Colonel Harman. The originals are in the handwriting of Jackson. He never employed an amanuensis. Faith in his little army. Mt. Jackson, March 28, 1862. dear Major: Your kind letter of the 26th instant is at hand, and I am much obliged to you for the information communicated, and also for your kind regards for me. I wish I could of had you on the 23d. I don't recollect of ever having heard such a roar of musketry. We must resolutely defend this Valley. Our little
Shaws Fork (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.48
d have the others sent to their companies, and next Monday please mail the accompanying letter to Mrs. Jackson. Always put deserters in irons. Very truly your friend, T. J. Jackson. He did not wish the letter sent to Mrs. Jackson until after the result which followed the capture of Strasburg, Front Royal, and Winchester. A. W. H. Instructions to watch Freemont. May 28, 1862. dear Major: Please send the above by telegraph. Direct Captain Gilmer to return towards Shaw's Fork, or to keep within sight of the enemy if he is this side. Please give me all the information you can respecting Fremont's movements. Don't keep many stores on hand at Staunton. Organize your convalescents so as to resist any incursions of cavalry. You needn't send any more of them here for the present if you can make them useful with arms at Staunton. The hospital stores should be sent off as received, but let it all be done in a quiet way. Very truly yours, T. J. Jackson, Major-
Mount Meridian (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.48
rrived some ten days before from Savannah, Ga. At this time the effort was being made to get all the Maryland troops in one command—under, I think, General Steuart, of Maryland. A. W. H. Orders to concentrate Whitings Divison. near Mount Meridian, June 15, 1862. General W. H. C. Whiting, Mechum's River Depot: Halt your advance at such point as you may desire until you get your division together. T. J. Jackson, Major-General. A telegram to General Lee. near Mount MeridiaMount Meridian, June 15, 1862. General R. E. Lee, Richmond: The reinforcements are ordered, as authorized by your telegram of yesterday. T. J. Jackson, Major-General. Please have good encampments selected for the troops, where there is plenty of wood and water, and, if practicable, drill-grounds. Yours truly, T. J. Jackson, Major-General. Preparing to Swoop on M'Clellan. near Weyer's Cave, June 16, 1862. Major: As soon as any commander is ready to move down the Valley with his com
Front Royal (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.48
lease mail the accompanying letter to Mrs. Jackson. Always put deserters in irons. Very truly your friend, T. J. Jackson. He did not wish the letter sent to Mrs. Jackson until after the result which followed the capture of Strasburg, Front Royal, and Winchester. A. W. H. Instructions to watch Freemont. May 28, 1862. dear Major: Please send the above by telegraph. Direct Captain Gilmer to return towards Shaw's Fork, or to keep within sight of the enemy if he is this sores should be sent off as received, but let it all be done in a quiet way. Very truly yours, T. J. Jackson, Major-General. To Major A. W. Harman, Commanding Post. The telegram referred to was one announcing his success at Strasburg, Front Royal, and Winchester, to the Secretary of War. The hospital stores were the immense captures at these points, and were sent to Staunton. A. W. H. About Ashby's cavalry. near Port Republic, June 10, 1862. Major: I am gratified to see
Mount Crawford (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.48
egram of yesterday. T. J. Jackson, Major-General. Please have good encampments selected for the troops, where there is plenty of wood and water, and, if practicable, drill-grounds. Yours truly, T. J. Jackson, Major-General. Preparing to Swoop on M'Clellan. near Weyer's Cave, June 16, 1862. Major: As soon as any commander is ready to move down the Valley with his command, I desire him to do so, and he will encamp at such point as he may select between Staunton and Mount Crawford, without crossing North river. Please inform General Whiting and other commanders of this as they arrive in Staunton. It is desirable that the camp selected should fulfill the conditions of giving plenty wood and water and drill ground, and that the commander inform me of its ___location. Respectfully, your obedient servant, T. J. Jackson, Major-General. Major A. W. Harman, Quartermaster, Staunton. Jackson's references to selecting camping grounds are signally characteristic of hi
Port Republic (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.48
make them useful with arms at Staunton. The hospital stores should be sent off as received, but let it all be done in a quiet way. Very truly yours, T. J. Jackson, Major-General. To Major A. W. Harman, Commanding Post. The telegram referred to was one announcing his success at Strasburg, Front Royal, and Winchester, to the Secretary of War. The hospital stores were the immense captures at these points, and were sent to Staunton. A. W. H. About Ashby's cavalry. near Port Republic, June 10, 1862. Major: I am gratified to see from your letter that you have succeeded so well in removing the public property from Staunton. Respecting your operating against the enemy with Gilmer's company and such other force as you may be able to collect, it is not advisable for the present. I am very desirous of having the cavalry, lately under the gallant Ashby, organized. Is Gilmer's company necessary west of Staunton? Please let me know where the cavalry are that belong to
Savannah (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.48
ield officer with General Ashby at his death. A. W. H. Organizing the Maryland troops. headquarters Valley district, Staunton, June 18, 1862. The commanding officer of the Maryland line will move his command this evening by the cars and encamp near Brigadier-General Lawton's camp east of the Blue Ridge. T. J. Jackson, Major-General. General Lawton had moved from Staunton preparatory to General Johnson's move on Richmond. He had only arrived some ten days before from Savannah, Ga. At this time the effort was being made to get all the Maryland troops in one command—under, I think, General Steuart, of Maryland. A. W. H. Orders to concentrate Whitings Divison. near Mount Meridian, June 15, 1862. General W. H. C. Whiting, Mechum's River Depot: Halt your advance at such point as you may desire until you get your division together. T. J. Jackson, Major-General. A telegram to General Lee. near Mount Meridian, June 15, 1862. General R. E. Lee, Ri
Strasburg, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.48
ext Monday please mail the accompanying letter to Mrs. Jackson. Always put deserters in irons. Very truly your friend, T. J. Jackson. He did not wish the letter sent to Mrs. Jackson until after the result which followed the capture of Strasburg, Front Royal, and Winchester. A. W. H. Instructions to watch Freemont. May 28, 1862. dear Major: Please send the above by telegraph. Direct Captain Gilmer to return towards Shaw's Fork, or to keep within sight of the enemy if hospital stores should be sent off as received, but let it all be done in a quiet way. Very truly yours, T. J. Jackson, Major-General. To Major A. W. Harman, Commanding Post. The telegram referred to was one announcing his success at Strasburg, Front Royal, and Winchester, to the Secretary of War. The hospital stores were the immense captures at these points, and were sent to Staunton. A. W. H. About Ashby's cavalry. near Port Republic, June 10, 1862. Major: I am grati
Weyer's Cave, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.48
ision together. T. J. Jackson, Major-General. A telegram to General Lee. near Mount Meridian, June 15, 1862. General R. E. Lee, Richmond: The reinforcements are ordered, as authorized by your telegram of yesterday. T. J. Jackson, Major-General. Please have good encampments selected for the troops, where there is plenty of wood and water, and, if practicable, drill-grounds. Yours truly, T. J. Jackson, Major-General. Preparing to Swoop on M'Clellan. near Weyer's Cave, June 16, 1862. Major: As soon as any commander is ready to move down the Valley with his command, I desire him to do so, and he will encamp at such point as he may select between Staunton and Mount Crawford, without crossing North river. Please inform General Whiting and other commanders of this as they arrive in Staunton. It is desirable that the camp selected should fulfill the conditions of giving plenty wood and water and drill ground, and that the commander inform me of its loc
Jackson (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.48
ters (now published for the first time) from Jackson to Major (afterwards Colonel) A. W. Harman, who was commandant of the post at Staunton, which was the base of Jackson's operations in the Valley, throw interesting light upon the situation in the Valley early in 1862, and strikingly illustrate Jackson's attention to details. TheJackson's attention to details. They are, as will be seen, accompanied by explanatory notes by Colonel Harman. The originals are in the handwriting of Jackson. He never employed an amanuensis. Faith in his little army. Mt. Jackson, March 28, 1862. dear Major: Your kind letter of the 26th instant is at hand, and I am much obliged to you for the informaould fulfill the conditions of giving plenty wood and water and drill ground, and that the commander inform me of its ___location. Respectfully, your obedient servant, T. J. Jackson, Major-General. Major A. W. Harman, Quartermaster, Staunton. Jackson's references to selecting camping grounds are signally characteristic of him.
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