Julia Jackson at the age of four years.
His little girl was now brought in to receive his last farewell.
Upon seeing her, his face lit up with a bright smile, and he murmured, “Little darling!” He tried to caress her with his poor maimed hand—she smiling in her delight at seeing him again. Thus, she remained by his side upon the bed until it was seen that he was growing very weak.
Then his mind began to wander, and as if again upon the battle-field, he cried out: “Order A. P. Hill to prepare for action!” “Pass the infantry to the front!” “Tell Major Hawks to send forward provisions for the men!” Then his vision changed, and he murmured, “Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade of the trees.”
“The moment had indeed come,” says Cooke, “when the great leader was to pass over the dark river which separates two worlds, and rest under the shade of the Tree of Life. From this time, he continued to sink, and at fifteen minutes past three in the afternoon, on Sunday, the 10th of May, he peacefully expired.”
Pontoon′, a bridge built on boats. Furlough (fûr′lo), a short leave of absence. Chăp′lain, a clergyman of the army or navy. Rātions (or răsh-uns), a certain quantity of food and drink. Vig′i lant, watchful. Barricade′, a hastily-made fortification.
Tell about— The battle of Fredericksburg. Jackson’s life at Moss Neck. Jackson’s march around Hooker. His death.