CAMP NEAR
FREDERICKSBURG, May 11, 1863.
In addition to the death of friends and officers consequent
upon the late battle, you will see we have to mourn the loss of the good and
great Jackson. Any victory would be dear at such a price. His remains go to
Richmond today. I know not how to replace him, but God's will be done. I trust He
will raise some one in his place.
SOURCE: John William Jones, Life and Letters
of Robert Edward Lee: Soldier and Man, p. 242
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