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The Death of General Stonewall Jackson

General Thomas Jonathan Jackson, born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, Va. Jany. 21st 1824. Wounded in both arms at Chancellorsville, Virginia by the fire of a South Carolina Regiment who mistook his escort for Federal Cavalry; his left arm was amputated the same evening and he died at Guineas station, on the Richmond and Fredericksburg Railroad, May 10th 1863. Date: May 10th 1863

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This poignant image captures the final moments of General Thomas Jonathan Jackson, a pivotal figure in the American Civil War. Born on January 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Harrison County, Virginia, Jackson rose through the ranks to become a beloved and effective commander, earning the nickname 'Stonewall' for his unyielding resolve during the First Battle of Manassas in 1861. On May 2, 1863, during the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia, Jackson was wounded in both arms by friendly fire from a South Carolina regiment. Despite his injuries, Jackson remained in command, refusing to leave the battlefield until he was carried away on a stretcher. Tragically, Jackson's left arm was amputated that same evening, but he continued to deteriorate and succumbed to his wounds on May 10, 1863, at Guineas Station on the Richmond and Fredericksburg Railroad. The cause of the friendly fire remains a mystery, with some accounts suggesting it was due to a misunderstanding between Confederate units or even a deliberate act by Union sympathizers within the Confederate ranks. Jackson's death was a significant loss for the Confederacy, as he was a respected and inspiring leader who had played a crucial role in several key victories. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the sacrifices made by those who fought and died for their causes.

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