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(JACKSON, THOMAS J.)

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(JACKSON, THOMAS J.)
(1824 - 1863) "Stonewall", Confederate lieutenant general and a brilliant yet somewhat eccentric tactician, he gained his nickname from his stand at Bull Run and served as Lee's right hand in the Seven days, in Maryland and at Chancellorsville where he was accidentally shot by Confederate pickets while riding between lines. A superb and very rare Jackson item, a fine war-date 4" x 5 3/4" mounted albumen photograph showing him in Confederate uniform, with an actual piece of his blue and red stripped silk muffler measuring approximately 2 1/2" square sewn to the image. On verso is written: "Muffler worn by Stonewall Jackson during the war, 1860 - 1864. Bought at Jackson's unveiling Lex: Va July 21, 1891 by Dr. James A Harrison". Sculptor Edward Valentine rendered a striking statue of the famous general which was to be placed over his grave at Lexington, making the occasion a celebrated event. No doubt Dr. Harrison was very proud to own part of a personal belonging Jackson that kept the famous general warm during winter campaign. Intriguingly, Harrison chose to mount the item to relic to the pose that Jackson thought best represented himself! Very minor soiling, overall very good.