Letter fragment to Laura Ann Arnold (Jackson)

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1
Scope and content:

Letter fragment regards Stonewall Jackson's health and furlough.

Language:
English
Other descriptive data:

...Be not discouraged by disappointments & difficulties but on the contrary let each stimulate you to greater exertions for attaining noble ends & an approving conscience at least will be your reward. Please write to me soon. My health is as good as usual. During my furlough I was made an officer consequently my duties are lighter than usual. You may rest assured of my ....(section of letter missing)

....what I have formerly...
friend & brother
Thos. Jackson

Subjects:
Correspondence

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open to research, but there are special conditions governing use.
Parent terms of access:

Researchers are required to use photocopies or online versions of the Stonewall Jackson documents.

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