Autographs
Extremely Rare Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson Signed Letter
THOMAS JONATHAN “STONEWALL” JACKSON, (1824-1863). Civil War Confederate Corps Commanding General, best known CSA commander following Robert E. Lee.
January 21st, 1863-Dated Civil War Period, Autograph Letter Signed, “T. J. Jackson” at Caroline County, VA, 2 pages, measuring 7.25” x 9.25”, Fine. Well written, presented upon light blue lined, period wove paper with a Docket noted upon the verso reads: “Genl. Jackson - Jan. 21st 1863”. There is minor tone, expected outer soiling, a couple of scattered irrelevant stains and some archival fiber repairs to some scattered small holes. Housed in a special cloth hardcover slipcase for storage and presentation. Completely penned by Jackson’s own hand in fine ink, his signature “T. J. Jackson” measuring fully 2.25” long at its conclusion. Written to Col. A. R. Boteler, Jackson writes in full:

“My dear Col. ---

Your letter respecting the condition of the valley has been received.

Though I have been relieved from command there, and may never again be assigned to that inportant trust; yet I feel deeply when I see the patriotic people of that region again under the heel of a hateful military despotism. There are the homes of those who have been with me from the commencement of the war in Virginia who have repeatedly left their families and brothers in the hands of the enemy and braved the dangers of battle and disease. There are those who have so devotedly labored for the relief of our suffering sick and wounded. Well may you feel deeply interested in the welfare of such a constituency, and well may they be attached to you for your devotion to their interests & security. In this course time permits me to thank you for the great assistance which you rendered me by having supplies for the troops promptly forwarded, and for the various other ways in which you contributed to their comfort and efficiency, and to the defence of that important section of the state. Not only myself, but also other people there, and the country owe you a lasting debt of gratitude. --- I am Col. --- very truly your friend --- (Signed) T. J. Jackson.”

Letter comes in a special presentation case, measuring approximately 9.25” x 11.5”, trifold, with a photograph of Jackson on the interior. Spine of case reads “Stonewall Jackson, Autograph Letter Signed, The Important Trust of Command, Janvier 21, 1863.”
Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) was a Confederate General during the American Civil War, and one of the best-known Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee.

His military career includes the Valley Campaign of 1862 and his service as a Corps Commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee. Confederate pickets accidentally shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863. The general survived with the loss of an arm to amputation, but died of complications from pneumonia eight days later. His death was a severe setback for the Confederacy, affecting not only its military prospects, but also the morale of its army and of the general public. Jackson in death became an icon of Southern heroism and commitment, becoming a mainstay in the pantheon of the "Lost Cause".

Military historians consider Jackson to be one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history. His Valley Campaign and his envelopment of the Union Army right wing at Chancellorsville are studied worldwide even today as examples of innovative and bold leadership. He excelled as well in other battles; the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) where he received his famous nickname "Stonewall", Second Bull Run (Second Manassas), Antietam, and Fredericksburg. Jackson was not universally successful as a commander, however, as displayed by his weak and confused efforts during the Seven Days Battles around Richmond in 1862.

(From Wikipedia)