Yesterday, I regret
to say, I did not send you a letter. I was on the front from before dawn until
after sunset. The enemy, through God's blessing, was repulsed at all points on
Saturday, and I trust that our Heavenly Father will continue to bless us. We
have renewed reason for gratitude to Him for my preservation during the last
engagement. We have to mourn the deaths of Generals Maxey Gregg and Thomas R.
R. Cobb. The enemy has recrossed to the north side of the Rappahannock. . . . I was made very happy at hearing through
my baby daughter's last letter that she had entirely recovered, and that she “no
longer saw the doctor’s gray whiskers.” 1 was much gratified to learn that she
was beginning to notice and smile when caressed. I tell you, I would love to
caress her and see her smile. Kiss the little darling for her father and give
my grateful love to sister H–––.
SOURCE: Mary Anna
Jackson, Life and Letters of General Thomas J. Jackson (Stonewall
Jackson), p. 386
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