Stonewall Jackson Quotes

general of the Confederate Army in the American Civil War

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) was a Virginian teacher and soldier. He became a famous Confederate general during the American Civil War as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee.

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Birth Name: Thomas Jonathan Jackson

Alternative Names: Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson • Thomas J. Jackson

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My dear pastor, in my tent last night, after a fatiguing day's service, I remembered that I failed to send a contribution for our colored Sunday school. Enclosed you will find a check for that object, which please acknowledge at your earliest convenience and oblige yours faithfully.

Nothing justifies profanity.

I yield to no man in sympathy for the gallant men under my command; but I am obliged to sweat them tonight, that I may save their blood tomorrow.

Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees.