Join facebook to connect with stonewall jackson and others you may know. Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees general stonewall jackson oil painting of general stonewall jackson, 26 april 1863 order a. Stonewall jackson quotes american civil war stories. First, it was on may 10, 1863, that jackson uttered his immortal dying words. Jacksons colored sunday school class washington times.
Jackson, who was very devout, would pause two or three times a day to pray. Its based off stonewall jackson s last words, let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees. Church window illuminates complexity of past archive. Create amazing picture quotes from stonewall jackson quotations. Gods and generals let us cross over the river youtube. The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth. As a child, jackson was inquisitive, headstrong, and determined to succeed. Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the tree. Imboden july 24, 1861 as quoted in john selby stonewall jackson as military commander p.
Cross over the river the official mort kunstler website. Did stonewall jackson cross or pass over the river. Its based off stonewall jacksons last words, let us cross over the river, and rest. Jun 28, 2019 he died there of complications on may 10, 1863, at the age of 39, after uttering the last words, let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of trees. Thomas jonathan jackson known throughout the world as stonewall jackson grew to manhood in this county and was raised with the heritage and beliefs of its residents. West virginias stonewall jackson state park is named in his honor.
He published the definitive adult biography of stonewall jackson, stonewall jackson. As jackson tried to recover, general lee wrote that stonewall may have lost his left arm, but i have lost my right. Jul 27, 2019 the south loses one of its boldest and most colorful generals on this day, when 39yearold thomas j. Now when i read the great stonewall jacksons final words, i find myself wondering if he is. Stonewall jackson and the american civil war barnes. Mort kunstler cross over the river limited edition art prints. May 17, 2004 when stonewall jackson was killed by friendly fire at the height of his greatest victory in 1863, the course of the civil war and american history was changed. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia military. When stonewall jackson was killed by friendly fire at the height of his greatest victory in 1863, the course of the civil war and american history was changed. Across the river and into the trees is a novel by american writer ernest hemingway, published by charles scribners sons in 1950, after first being serialized in cosmopolitan magazine earlier that year. I have been reading up on jackson recently resulting in the following story. Hendersons epic biography stonewall jackson and the american civil war.
Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees. Let us cross over the river, he said calmly, and rest under the shade of the. Stonewall jackson quotes on country once you get them running, you stay right on top of them, and that way a small force can defeat a large one every time only thus can a weaker country cope with a stronger. Dec 21, 2016 jackson had spent the afternoon of may 10, 1863, fading in and out of consciousness, in and out of delirium, and at one point started shouting out battle orders. In the great constellation of confederate heroes, no star shone brighter than general thomas jonathan stonewall jackson, the subject of g. Some of his battle tactics are still studied today in military schools. Appears in 302 books from 18082005 page 438 let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees. Speaking with general lee on the confederate positions on maryes heights general, they going to come at us here. Mort kunstlers comments let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees. May 05, 2006 first, it was on may 10, 1863, that jackson uttered his immortal dying words. I was particularly fond of stonewall s deathbed quote, which mr. Those were the last words spoken by general stonewall jackson and became the inspiration for this painting. For the south, jackson was the greatest military icon of the early civil war years and, along with men like robert e. Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the.
Williams jr in my research for my childrens picture book about the black sunday school that stonewall jackson taught just before the war between the states, the most helpful book ive found is stonewall jackson. Gods and generals is a 2003 film based on the novel of the same name by jeffrey m. A really pretty song i came across at a civil war reenactment. Let us cross the river and rest in the shade of the trees. But anna would later use the phrase let us cross over the river when recounting the event in her own two books, the life and letters of general thomas j. He said look, there is jackson standing like a stone wall. Hemingways novel opens with colonel richard cantwell, 50 and with a. From that day forward he was known as stonewall jackson. His grandfather and grandmother came over from england as indentured servants. Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees after being wounded at chancellorsville, stonewall jackson was carried behind the lines to the wilderness tavern, where doctor hunter h.
Nearby, at stonewall jackson s historical childhood home, his uncles grist mill is the centerpiece of a historical site at the jackson s mill center for lifelong learning and state 4h camp. Many special events are held at the mill throughout the year. Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees, he was thinking of this extraordinary place. In addition to this book, there is a great dvd entitled, still standing. Medical science of that day had no positive treatment for either disease. Let us cross over the river and sit in the shade of the trees stonewall jackson. Sep 12, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby let us cross over the river the ball sisters band dixie. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia. Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson january 21, 1824 may 10, 1863 served as a confederate general 18611863 during the american civil war, and became one of the bestknown confederate commanders after general robert e. A deeply religious man, jackson s last words before dying of pneumonia on may 10, 1863, were let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees. Of course this only includes an important few of the. Let us pass over the river and rest under the shade of the trees who do you think he was speaking too.
Thomas jackson quotes author of stonewall jacksons book. Jackson was seriously wounded by friendly fire on may 2 while again distinguishing himself during lees stunning victory at chancellorsville. It takes you inside stonewall jackson s 1862 shenandoah valley campaign and to chancellorsville and jackson s accidental death at the hands of his own troops. Last coherent words on his deathbed let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees. During the battle, another general noticed that jackson and his troops were bravely holding their ground.
Let us cross over for stonewall jackson by judy rogers, released 01 september 2011 let us cross over that shining river, and rest neath the shade of the trees. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Then he abruptly stopped, and his whole body relaxed, and a gentle smile passed over his face. Gods and generals let us cross over the river duration. The stars of night contain the glittering day and rain his glory down with sweeter grace upon the dark worlds grand, enchanted face all loth to turn away.
Let us cross the river to the other side and rest beneath the shade of the trees. Lcuszc41760 that jackson was the ablest of general robert e. A military biography 1866, documents jackson s last words as being let us cross over the river. Reading hemingways across the river and into the trees. Let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees. He died, as he had wished, on the sabbath, may 10, 1863, with these last words. Information about jackson s death at chancellorsville is also found in many of the books listed in our jackson bibliography. Shaara, depicting the first two years of the american civil war up to the death of stonewall jackson in may 1863. Cross over the river, a carefully researched novel, paints a passionate and realistic portrait of the civil wars most enigmatic and daring general. Nearby, at stonewall jackson s historical childhood home, his uncles grist mill is the centerpiece of a historical site at the jackson. Creative quotations from stonewall jackson 18241863. This painting, which is set on the banks of a virginia river, depicts one of those quiet moments. Stonewall jackson death and funeral vmi archives virginia.
Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees. Gods and generals let us cross over the river gawaine687. In contrast to dabneys book, a slightly earlier biography by john esten cooke, stonewall jackson. Let us cross over the river and sit in the shade of the trees. Jackson basically grew up as an orphan and the one sister who he was close to. I found the book a little slow to get into at first but at the end i was balling like a baby. Thomas stonewall jackson let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees my account help add the dynamic daily quotation to your site or blog its easy. Stonewall jackson biographies the civil war in america. This book was my first introduction and what an introduction it was to stonewall jackson.
Presently a smile of ineffable sweetness spread itself over his pale face, and he said quietly, and with an expression, as if of relief, let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees. Mcguire removed his injured left arm just two inches below the shoulder. His final words, let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees. For more information on the life of stonewall jackson, including pictures, facts, family life, articles and accomplishments, please see our stonewall jackson theme page. I have seen enough of it to make me look upon it as the sum of all evils. Jackson had spent the afternoon of may 10, 1863, fading in and out of consciousness, in and out of delirium, and at one point started shouting out battle orders. Jan 12, 2009 gods and generals let us cross over the river gawaine687. Stonewall jackson, who died on this date, may 10, 1863. He is remembered in many ways including the stonewall jackson state park in west virginia and the carving on the side of stone mountain in georgia. His last words were, let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of trees. Let us cross over the river, and rest in the shade of the trees. Halfway between independence and daughterduty, off the siege of i95, a brown plaque.
He died there of complications on may 10, 1863, at the age of 39, after uttering the last words, let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of trees. I rode with stonewall, being chiefly the war experiences of the youngest member of jackson s staff. Thomas jonathan stonewall jackson, west point graduate, hero of the mexican war, and in the interim a quirky eccentric former virginia military institute. Shock waves of sadness rolled through the confederacy. I think some of you might find this book by bruce benidt very interesting and enjoyable. Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of. It takes you inside stonewall jackson s 1862 shenandoah valley campaign and to chancellorsville and jackson s accidental death at the hands of his own. A stonewall jackson bookshelf thomas stonewall jackson. Two other intriguinglooking relative newcomers i saw on amazon are the recent stonewall jackson. General thomas stonewall jackson jackson was accidentally shot by his own men and later died from pneumonia. Stonewall jackson s remark to his staff august 25, 1862 as quoted in robert lewis dabney the life and campaigns of lieut. Please feel free to share your favorite quotes from stonewall jackson in the comments section below. The man, the soldier, the legend, and also wrote standing like a stone wall for young adults. Let us pass over the river and rest under the shade of the trees.
Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of. By midafternoon, he spoke his last intelligible words, let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees. The title for across the river and into the trees is explained in its last chapter, when colonel richard cantwell tells his driver also named jackson of stonewall jacksons last words. Jan 21, 2002 the dying words of stonewall jackson order a.
Just as we would not send any of our soldiers to march in other states, and tyrannize other people. Hunter mcguire by looking at this clock which still sits on the mantel in the room that jackson died. Jackson, stonewall the wounding of stonewall jackson at the battle of chancellorsville, may 2, 1863. Thomas jackson quotes author of stonewall jacksons book of.
If officers desire to have control over their commands, they must remain habitually with them, industriously attend to their instruction and comfort, and in battle lead them well. His body was laid in state in the confederate capital before being buried at lexington. Aug 10, 2004 i think some of you might find this book by bruce benidt very interesting and enjoyable. History of lewis county lewis county, west virginia. Virtual tour stonewall jackson shrine fredericksburg. A military biography 1866, documents jacksons last words as being let us cross over the river. I hope you have enjoyed this selection of stonewall jackson quotes.
Welcome to the civil war book shoppe look over books, art, memorabilia and enjoy a complimentary personal lecture from our own civil war historian, d. Stonwall jackson just before passing into eternity in 1863. Let us cross over for stonewall jackson judy rogers. Eight days after being shot, jackson died of complications from pneumonia.
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