Appointed a Brigadier General when the Civil War broke out, Jackson organized a brigade of Virginians that fought at the first Battle of Bull Run. It was there that the unit was described as standing its ground like a “stone wall,” and the name forever became attached to Jackson. His Shenandoah campaign of 1862, a diversionary tactic that prevented Federal troops from providing reinforcements to McClellan on the Virginia Peninsula, is regarded as one of the most brilliant acts of military strategy in the Civil War. By the second Battle of Bull Run, Jackson and Lee had developed a partnership of deadly military consequence, leading to triumphs at Fredricksburg and Chancellorsville. Only hours after those victories, Jackson was accidentally shot by one of his own men and died eight days later. Rare ink sentiment and signature, “official positions. Very truly, your friend, T. J. Jackson,” on a light blue vertially lined 4.5 x 1.25 slip, clipped from the closing of a letter. Archivally suede matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Jackson in uniform, to an overall size of 13.5 x 19. In fine condition, with light show through from text on reverse and a bit of trivial edge toning. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
