He’s in the saddle now! Fall in!

Steady, the whole Brigade!

Hill’s at the Ford, cut off!—we’ll win

His way out, ball and blade!

What matter if our shoes are worn?

What matter if our feet are torn?

Quick step, we’re with him before morn!

That’s Stonewall Jackson’s way.

On June 23, General Lee called to his headquarters for consultation, Generals A. P. Hill, D. H. Hill and Longstreet of the army before Richmond. Jackson was there, after fifty miles of continuous riding during the night. Lee told them of his plan to attack the Federal right wing, and left the details to them. At the end of the discussion Longstreet said to Jackson: “As you have the longest march to make and are likely to meet opposition, you had better fix the time for the attack to begin.”

Said Jackson: “Daylight of the 26th.”