![[CIVIL WAR]. JACKSON, Thomas J. ("Stonewall") (1824-1863), General, C.S.A.. Autograph letter signed ("T. J. Jackson"), as Maj. General, to Gen. Samuel Cooper (1798-1876), Near Martinsburg, Va., 20 October 1862. 1 page, 4to, blue ruled paper, expertly matted and framed with a color engraving of Jackson.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2010/NYR/2010_NYR_02361_0060_000(civil_war_jackson_thomas_j_general_csa_autograph_letter_signed_as_maj093301).jpg?w=1)
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[CIVIL WAR]. JACKSON, Thomas J. ("Stonewall") (1824-1863), General, C.S.A.. Autograph letter signed ("T. J. Jackson"), as Maj. General, to Gen. Samuel Cooper (1798-1876), Near Martinsburg, Va., 20 October 1862. 1 page, 4to, blue ruled paper, expertly matted and framed with a color engraving of Jackson.
JACKSON PROMOTES ELISHA PAXTON, THE MAN WHO WOULD LEAD THE FAMOUS STONEWALL BRIGADE
In the brief lull between Antietam and Fredericksburg, Stonewall Jackson sees about the reorganization of his staff. "About two months since Maj. R. L. Dabney A.A.G. [Assistant Adjutant General] sent in his resignation accompanied by surgeon's certificate, I approved and forwarded it, and recommended Maj. E. F. Paxton as his successor. Major Dabney has written here to ascertain whether his resignation has been accepted, but not having been informed of its acceptance, am unable to answer his inquiry. I respectfully request that you will inform me what disposition has been made of the resignation and also of the recommendation of Maj. Paxton." Jackson eventually got it straightened out, making Paxton a brigadier general and commander of the Stonewall Brigade. Within a few weeks Jackson received an important promotion of his own to Lt. General and command of the newly established II Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia. This force would play a key role in the great Confederate victories at Fredericksburg in December 1862 and Chancellorsville in June 1863, where Jackson tragically lost his life in a friendly fire incident. Ironically, Paxton was shot dead one day after Jackson received his fatal wound. The loss of Jackson was devastating for Lee and the Confederate cause. "I know not how to replace him," Lee said.
JACKSON PROMOTES ELISHA PAXTON, THE MAN WHO WOULD LEAD THE FAMOUS STONEWALL BRIGADE
In the brief lull between Antietam and Fredericksburg, Stonewall Jackson sees about the reorganization of his staff. "About two months since Maj. R. L. Dabney A.A.G. [Assistant Adjutant General] sent in his resignation accompanied by surgeon's certificate, I approved and forwarded it, and recommended Maj. E. F. Paxton as his successor. Major Dabney has written here to ascertain whether his resignation has been accepted, but not having been informed of its acceptance, am unable to answer his inquiry. I respectfully request that you will inform me what disposition has been made of the resignation and also of the recommendation of Maj. Paxton." Jackson eventually got it straightened out, making Paxton a brigadier general and commander of the Stonewall Brigade. Within a few weeks Jackson received an important promotion of his own to Lt. General and command of the newly established II Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia. This force would play a key role in the great Confederate victories at Fredericksburg in December 1862 and Chancellorsville in June 1863, where Jackson tragically lost his life in a friendly fire incident. Ironically, Paxton was shot dead one day after Jackson received his fatal wound. The loss of Jackson was devastating for Lee and the Confederate cause. "I know not how to replace him," Lee said.