Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-1863). Confederate General. ANS in response to a question that Colonel Kenton Harper had asked. "Camp Stephens." June 30, 1861. Apparently, Harper had kept this note as a "souvenir example" of his famous commander, as it has been torn off from the letter to which it was attached. There is, however, the portion and opinion that Harper wrote before forwarding it to Jackson. Colonel Harper writes on June 30, 1861: From the tone of the written letter, and the impression derived from it, that the act was the result of misapprehension, I feel no disposition to prosecute the matter further, having done enough as I conceive, for discipline and example. If the officers arrested however, are not satisfied, I would request a Court Martial in the case. Colonel Jackson responds on the same day: The sentinel should have put the officers under guard. As the officer disavows all intention of violating orders I approve of Col. Harpers endorsement. For the collector who desires a nice Jackson ANS, this piece is excellent.
Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-1863). Confederate General. ANS in response to a question that Colonel Kenton Harper had asked. "Camp Stephens." June 30, 1861. Apparently, Harper had kept this note as a "souvenir example" of his famous commander, as it has been torn off from the letter to which it was attached. There is, however, the portion and opinion that Harper wrote before forwarding it to Jackson. Colonel Harper writes on June 30, 1861: From the tone of the written letter, and the impression derived from it, that the act was the result of misapprehension, I feel no disposition to prosecute the matter further, having done enough as I conceive, for discipline and example. If the officers arrested however, are not satisfied, I would request a Court Martial in the case. Colonel Jackson responds on the same day: The sentinel should have put the officers under guard. As the officer disavows all intention of violating orders I approve of Col. Harpers endorsement. For the collector who desires a nice Jackson ANS, this piece is excellent.
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