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mond on May 11, the Daily Dispatch reported that never in the history of Richmond had there been such an “out- pouring of heartfelt and general sorrow.”
On May 12, The Virginian in Lynch- burg carried this short report from Richmond dated May 11 on the arrival of General Jackson’s remains:
“Business was suspended here today after 10 A.M.
“A special train carrying Gen. Jack- son’s body arrived at half-past 3 o’clock. An immense concourse assembled in Broad Street, and on Capitol Square, awaiting the train.
“A large military escort accompanied the body, which was removed to the Governor’s mansion. The embalmed remains lie in state until morning, when they will be conveyed to Lexington.”
Just below that item, under the head- ing, A General Order, was General
Order No. 61 from R.E. Lee. It is dated May 11, 1863, and was written at the headquarters of the Army of Northwest- ern Virginia. Among other things, it reflects Lee’s admiration for Jackson and genuine grief over his death.
“With deep grief, the commanding General announces to the army the death of Liet Gen T.J. Jackson, who ex- pired on the 10th at 3 1/2 o’clock, P.M.
“Daring, skill and energy character- ized this great and good soldier, who, by the decree of an all-wise Providence is now lost to us. But, while we mourn his death, we feel that his spirit still lives and will inspire the whole army with his indomitable courage and unshaken confidence in God, our hope and our strength. Let his name be the watch word to his corps, who have followed him to victory in so many fields. Let officers and soldiers emulate his invin-
cible determination to do everything in defense of our beloved country.”
(Signed) R.E. Lee General
In its editorial on the death of Gen- eral Jackson, The Virginian observed
on May 12 that he “lived in the fear
of God and did bravely and conscien- tiously what he believed to be his duty. The man who was so terrible in the field and who never quailed before his en- emies did reverent homage to the God of battles. We believe that this was the great secret of Gen. Jackson’s extraordi- nary ability.”
But the paper’s view was not one of total admiration. “He fought for a great principle in which he believed ... reli- gion as well as liberty was involved. He cared nothing for men, but the cause
est under the shade of the trees.”
Going Home, Stonewall Jackson Procession, Lynchburg, Va., May 13, 1863
From the original painting by Mort Künstler, Going Home ©2007 Mort Künstler, Inc. www.mkunstler.com
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