“General Orders No. 61.
“With deep grief the Commanding General announces to the army the death of Lieut.-Gen. T. J. Jackson, who expired on the 10th inst., at 3½ p.m. The daring, skill, and energy of this great and good soldier, by the decree of an all-wise Providence, are 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 as our hope and our strength. Let his name be a watchword to his corps, who have followed him to victory on so many fields. Let officers and soldiers emulate his invincible determination to do everything in the defense of our beloved country.
“R. E. Lee, General.”
The Letter of Gen. Lee to Gen. Jackson.
The letter written by Gen. Lee to Gen. Jackson before the death of the latter is as follows:
“Chancellorville, May 4th.
“General:—
“I have just received your note informing me that you were wounded. I cannot express my regret at the occurrence. Could I have dictated events, I should have chosen for the good of the country to have been disabled in your stead.
“I congratulate you upon the victory which is due to your skill and energy.
“Most truly yours,
“R. E. Lee.
“To Gen. T. J. Jackson.”