The life of Stonewall Jackson by Stonewall Jackson

Author:Stonewall Jackson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Richardson

Jackson fell back behind the Rapidan, and on the 14th of August—" to render thanks to God for the victory at Cedar Bun, and other past victories, and to implore his continual favor in the future—Divine service was held in the army." On the plains of Orange, as amid the blue ranges of the mountains after McDowell, the followers of Jackson bent their bronzed faces in prayer to the Giver of Victory.

Jackson's dispatch announcing the result of the battle was as follows:

"Headquarters Valley District,

August 11th, 6£ A. M.

Colonel :—On the evening of the 9th instant, God blessed our arms with another victory. The battle was near Cedar Run, about six miles from Culpepper Court-house. The enemy, according to statements of prisoners, consisted of Banks', McDowell's, and Siegel's commands. We have over four hundred prisoners, including Brigadier-general Prince. Whilst our list of killed is less than that of the enemy, yet we have to mourn the loss of some of our best officers and men. Brigadier-general Charles S. Winder was mortally wounded whilst ably discharging his duty at the head of his command, which was the advance of the left wing of the army. We have collected about 1,500 small-arms and other ordnance stores.

I am, Colonel,

Your obedient servant,

T. J. Jackson, Major-general Commanding. Col. R. H. Chilton, A. A. G."

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