The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-14

History OF Ellis Life aud Letters" by His
Wifc.


wife.
This ia most attractive and valuable
volume Just issued by tho Harpers. with a
highly appreciatiye introduction by Dr. Henry
NJ Field Of New York.
Mrs. Jackson has drawn with tho hand Of
true artist m exquisite picture OF the inner
lie OF the great soldier. and IN doing so has
unconsclously painted upon tho canvas
lovely portrait az herself The world will no
longer DO lett m doubt az to the object Of
JacksOns intense devotion. ono Is almost
tempted % say OF his earthly idol.
Ihe great military genius OF Jackson has
excited tie uustiuted admiration OF his own
people and of European critics At the North
10 genEal, q whom tho Union forces were
opposed. has been rated higher That he Was
worthy - rank among the great military
leaders Of the world 10 one can doubt who
will compare his campaigns with those for
instance. OF Cesar or Bonauarte The reader
VIII find IN bin the same characteristics which
have distinguished tho greatest captains of
the past. lndomltable courage. astonishing
Quickress Of conception. celebrity and pre-
cision of execution. and mental resources
which were ample iog any emergency how
ever difcult
But Mrs Jackson. whi.o giving an admira
bio summary ot his military career. does not
attempt % write u military life OF her hu,-
band The great charm and laes.imable
value of her work consist in her conserving
upon the urging o. friends. to withdraw
partly tie veil which protects domestic life
from the public. and 90 allow Us 20 see
enough OF the devoted Christian and tender
husband and father % enable Us properly %
appreciate the rounded character OF the
great hero The following letter IS an exam
ole of the many which overflow with tender
ness and Christian faith. 1t WAS written the
day after tue first battle of Manassas and
shows Us tho modesty OF the hero OF that
MANASSAS. July 22d.
My precious Pet Yesterday We fought a
great battle and gained great victory, for
which all the glory is due 20 God alone. Al
though under heavy fire for several continu-
Gus hours ! received only one wound. tho
breaking of tho longest finger Of nv left hand
but the doctor says the finger can be saved.
it was brOken about midway between the
hand and knucKle. the ball passing on tho
side next the tCrefnger Had 10 struck tho
centre should have lost the finger. My horse
was wounded but not killed. Your coat
got an ugly wound near the hip, but my ser
want. who Is very handy. has so tar
repaired II that it dOesn show very much.
Ny preservation was entirely duo a was the
glorious victory. t. our God, % whom be all
the honor. praise and glory The battle was
the hardest that have ever been in. but not
near SO hot IN ire. ] commanded IN the cen
tro more particularly, though ONO OF niJ Ie1l-
monts extended 90 the right for some distance.
There were other commanders on my right
and left. Whilst great credit Is due 20 other
parts of our gallant army. God made my bri-
gade more instrumental than any othe- IN re.
pulsiug the main attack This rs for your in-
formation only. say nothing about IT. Let
others speak praise. not myself.
But no adequate idea can be giyen Of the
value of this volume by extracts. Il must be
read 10 be appreciated. / am greatly mis-
taken if IL does not take a high and perma-
nent place amongst biographical literature
and be lasting monument not only % tho
great soldier but TO the loving hand which
mas SO cleyerly and faithfully portrayed him.
". W. II.