24th of March 1862.
Yesterday important considerations, in my opinion, rendered
it necessary to attack the enemy near Winchester. The action commenced about 3
p.m. and lasted until dark. Our men fought bravely, but the superior numbers of
the enemy repulsed me. Many valuable lives were lost. Our God was my shield.
His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude. I lost one piece of
artillery and three caissons. The loss of the enemy in killed and wounded was
probably superior to ours.
SOURCE: Mary Anna Jackson, Life and Letters of
General Thomas J. Jackson (Stonewall Jackson), p. 247
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