Questroyal 2009

Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson ( 1824 – 1863 ) Confederate general Plate 53 “Stonewall” Jackson to D.H.Hill: Go to Fredericksburg and Fast! Autograph endorsement signed (“T. J. Jackson”), to D.H.Hill, c. November 20, 1862 , one page, on verso of D.H.Hill to Stonewall Jackson,Virginia, November 20, 1862 , one page, on blue paper. Jackson responds to a letter from D.H.Hill requesting the prescribed route for his troops as they head to Fredericksburg. transcription [In Hill’s hand:] Nov 20 th 1862 Gen l Capt Pendleton’s instructions do not state whether I am to go through Harrisonburg. Shall I cross over directly from New Market to Luray or shall I go by Harrisonburg & Stanardsville. I infer the latter. We have about 120 sick at Strasburg & Midletown, besides a good number unfit tomarch. May I appropriate all my returning ambulances? I learn that we have but nine ( 9 ) in the Division. Respectfully D H Hill Maj Gen [Endorsement, in Jackson’s hand:] My medical director has given directions to yours respecting the sick. As he is not with me at this time, I can not answer yr question respecting the ambulances. Your route will be from New Market via Columbia bridge, & Fishers Gap. You will leave the Valley pike at New Market, [struck: but][inserted: & keep to the right of Luray.][struck: should you require more flour than you] There will be no occasion I hope for your using [inserted: the] flour at Harrisonburg. T.J. Jackson L t Genl