Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Major-General Thomas J. Jackson to Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, December 29, 1862

December 29th.

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending divine service in a church near General Hill's headquarters, and enjoyed the services very much. Dr. White says in a recent letter that our pew at home has been constantly occupied by Wheeling refugees. I am gratified to hear it. He also adds, “How we would rejoice to see you and our dear friend, Mrs. Jackson, again in that pew, and in the lecture-room at prayer-meetings! We still meet every Wednesday afternoon, to pray for our army, and especially for our general.” May every needful blessing rest upon you and our darling child is the earnest prayer of your devoted husband.

SOURCE: Mary Anna Jackson, Life and Letters of General Thomas J. Jackson (Stonewall Jackson), p. 388-9

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