Jackson, Thomas J. ("Stonewall")

Autograph endorsement signed ("T.J. Jackson"), on a lined paper fragment (2 7/8 x 7 3/4 in.; 79 x 196 mm), [no place, no date but written during the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of May-June 1862]; with provenance not on verso. Folding case of green marbled paper over boards, red morocco spine, green morocco lettering pieces.

Vital information on the Shenandoah Valley Campaign.  One of the most brilliant operations of military history, Jackson's Valley  campaign constituted a strategic diversion to draw strength from General McClellan's advance on Richmond between May and June of 1862. At one point, three Federal commanders ( Frémont, Shields and Bayard) pursued Jackson but failed to trap him due to their lack of unity of command. No doubt, Jackson was also receiving good intelligence of the strength and movement of the enemy as evidenced herewith. Jackson succinctly writes: " My information is that Fremont's troops or (15000) of them have returned to New Creek."

On the verso of the endorsement is a note providing provenance information: " This was given me by Col. A. W. Harriman—Adjt Gen on 'Stonewall Jackson's' staff, & the attached P.S. was to him personally. Staunton Va. Sept. 1882."