Near Port Republic, June 10th
On Sunday, the 8th, an attack was made upon us by a part of
Shields's command about seven o'clock A. M., which a kind Providence enabled us
to repulse. During the same morning Fremont attacked us from the opposite side,
and after several hours' fighting he also was repulsed. Yesterday morning I
attacked that part of Shields's force which was near Port Republic, and, after
a hotly contested field from near six to ten and a half A. M., completely
routed the enemy, who lost eight pieces of artillery during the two days. God
has been our shield, and to His name be all the glory. I sent you a telegram
yesterday. How I do wish for peace, but only upon the condition of our national
independence!
SOURCES: Mary Anna Jackson, Life and Letters of
General Thomas J. Jackson (Stonewall Jackson), p. 283
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