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This is a really interesting piece of literature because it is a personal recording of the first win of the South in the Civil War. I really found it cool how he referred to God as being the one that helped them win the battle. Stonewall Jackson must have been a pretty devout Christian if he believed that God was the one who actually helped the South win. But I think what he really meant is that they won and he was thanking God for "helping" them win the battle. Either way, I think that it's interesting. Another thing which I found quite odd is that he didn't sign his name at the bottom of the letter. No name, no with love, no nothing. Was he that much in a hurry to go do whatever he had to do that he couldnt even say Love, Stonewall Jackson. By the way, this brings up another good point. Was Stonewall Jackson his reall name or was it like a nickname or something? It would sort of be an odd name if his real name actually was Stonewall. All in all, I liked this letter. It shed a lot of light on how determined the South (and the North) were to win the Civil War. 1204584898

The idea of a God in war is definentley an interesting one. Both sides always think they are right and have God on their side. Is it possible for God to help both sides. Does he take a side in war. Or does he just try to keep as many people safe as possible. If you are a Catholic this should be troubling for you because of the teachings of the church. I also noticed that he didn't sign the letter in anyway and that he wrote a very unemotional letter throughout. I thought about it and i attribute it to th fact that he does not want to get to emotional about being away from his wife and his loved ones. He needs to show strength as a leader of a group of people that were very far behind to start this war. And his name was like George Thomas Jackson or something like that. He might have been a southern hick but his parents didn't name him Stonewall. haha. 1204589987

In the battle of Bullrun the union thought it was going to be an easy victory like a 'picnic'. Some civilians from Washington came to watch the battle and have a picnic. The Union was terribly wrong thinking the battle would be easily won. The Confederates went right through the union lines and the union was routed. The union troops thought that they had God on their side and the confeds thought they had God on their side. In Jackson's letter to his wife he gives all the credit to God several times and seems to be completely convinced that God was on his side. If you think that God took sides then he was probably on the union side because the union won. I personally think that God has nothing to do with war. If God took sides in war then does he take the side that he thinks is going to win or does he stay on one side and makes it dramatic. If God took sides in war then what was he doing during the Holocaust. I don't think that God sided with the Nazis. This question has been around ever since the idea of one true god existed, which has been a really long time. I think it is kinda bizarre that Jackson called his wife his precious pet.1204592688

When going into the battle of Bullrun the union came in confident. Apparently, they assumed it would be a piece of cake...later, the Confederates proved them wrong. The confederates dominated them and took charge. So much for a piece of cake huh? I think its almost kind of ironic that the union soldiers claimed to have "God on their side". Honestly, I think that God is on everyones side. God isn't meant to pick sides and favor one person over the other. He created us all equal and therefore, he will treat us that way. God has nothing to do with war, I don't think he can control whether or not we go into war or not. I mean sure, he has the ABILITLY to start or end war. But, why would he? He put us on earth to make our own decisions and to use our brilliant minds he has given us. God doesn't interfear with things like that. Whatever happens, happens ! It's all up to us to decided where to take ourselves in life. God is here to watch over us and give us strength through our faith. He's not here to tell us what to do or when to do it. I find it weird that Jackson really believed that. 1204674657

Stonewall Jackson will always be one of the greatest military generals ever even though he was against his home nation. SSA everyone thought this war was going to be a peice of cake. The southerners were outmatched beyond beleif it was like David verse Galioth all over again. The north had a much stronger army more soliders and more supplies. I can understand why Stonewall thought God was on their side. The just went up against a powerhouse and one the battle. How often does the little guy suceed, not often. I think God does interfear with things such as war though. Look at it this way, God put hippies on the earth, do hippies like the war, no. God works in very mysteroius ways. He also puts people on earth that like war and push for war as a last resort. God does interfear just in weird mysteroius ways. I think God would start a war. Lets just say Russia, Japan, and the middle east all joined together and started to attack the world God would start a war to fight them. I dont think he would make a specific side win. God does go by whatever happens is whatever happens. I do not find it weird at all that Jackson beleived that at all. I have thanked God after we beat St. Pats. God just works in mysteroius ways and people really dont look it at that way. 1204678636ale2

"Stonewall" Jackson acquired his nickname in battle, because of his fearlessness in the eyes of danger. When others got scared and ran away in fear Jackson stood his ground "as solid as a stone wall". Bullrun is the perfect example that you can never be quite certain what will happen in life. The North did hold many advantages over the south, but it was not as lopsided as people think. The south had excellent leadership and the will to succeed that could not be destroyed. Had the north been that much stronger there is no way the war could have lasted for four years and to the extent that it did. When the issue of God is brought up many things must be considered, both sides are praying to the same person to help them win the same battle, so who wins? The stronger one. The one who earns the right to victory. In my opinion god would not aid anyone in the killing of others, so they must do it themselves. When one side is succesful they do what they have always done, thank god for what they have been given. The loser does not believe that God is punishing them, were smarter than that. mme

This letter is like a personal diary for Stonewall Jackson. We were talking in class this week about documents that have been recorded and if you save them, 20 years later or so, they are considered historical documents. This is because it is the thoughts or feelings of someone who was writing in a certain time period and in their writings, the time period has affected how and what they write. For example, Jackson writes about the pattle of Bull Run and the hardships that he has gone through in this fight. I also find it interesting when he brings up God. Both sides pray to God to have the other one killed. What happens to the person who has one, what would they think now? That they had lived a better life and deserved it. In my opinion, i don't think that God would take sides on this matter because my parents and teachers have always said that God never loves any one of us more then the other. I really like the last sentence when he sais "Let others speak praise- not myself." I'm not sure that i am interpretting this correcty, but i think that he is not taking pride in the work he has done and not bragging about what he has done or the sacrifices he has made. I think that anyone who does this, it's truely courageous.1205093955ape2

This is a letter written by General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson about the first battle of the Civil War at Bull Run. He writes to his wife reassuring her that he is ok. He describes to her all of the bad things that happened to him in the battle. He also wrote about who he commanded and what he did in the battle. This could have been the most costly battle of the Civil War had the Confederate troops continued their march to Washington D.C. because they could have one the war right then and there and we would be called, The Confederate States of America.

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Stonewall was one cool dude like you guys said he was a devout Christian and pretty much said that all of his wins were because of God, and he basically dedicated everything to God. He was a very stern man and new how to lead a group of men into battle. they call him Stonewall because at the battle of Bull Run (this battle) he stood like a Stone wall and did not move even when shot were being fired directly at him. I'm pretty sure he went to Westpoint and was South all the way. I feel that Bull Run is a simple lesson for life -you never know what is going to happen, so always stick it through- In life you should never quit no matter the odds. Trust me i know i quit one sport one time and i will never do it again because you truly feel bad. If it were between running away and still having a chance even though small, still having a chacne i would tkae the chance, If we had no chance we would prbably be capturd already and then there is no thought in what you have to do.

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This is a letter written by "Stonewall" Jackson about the first battle of the Civil War at Bull Run that he was in. He writes to his wife reassuring her that he is ok and about the outcome of the battle. He describes to her all of the things that happened to him in the battle. He also wrote about how he commanded people and what he did in the battle. I agree with BSc that this could have been the most costly battle of the Civil War had the Confederate troops continued their march to Washington D.C. because they could have one the war right then and there and we would be called, The Confederate States of America. That would just be horrible, I am so glad that the confederates the war in the end of the civil war, I would definately not want to be called The Confederate States of America. 1205368075

Stonewall Jackson writes his wife a letter to tell about the first southern victory in Washington DC near a small stream called Bull Run. I think this letter because it shows how the soldiers deal with what they are experiencing by writing to their loved ones. I love how he describes in detail what happened to his finger, that the doctor saved. Also, how he credits God for the victory is wonderful because it shows how much he follows his faith and is not selfish, but is willing to admit that God was the one who helped the south win this battle of the war. He basically thanks God while writing this letter, and I like how he is modest and doesn't take the credit because he knows that God is the one who led them to victory. 1205378959

The story is a letter from Stonewall Jackson to his wife. Not only was reading this emotional, but it brought out all types of feelings in me. Sadness, anger, and sorrow. It's sad knowing how hard this experience for Jackson must've been. Writing to loved ones might make you feel better, especially when you're alone and far away from family or friends that you could go to in any given situation. Throughout this letter, Jackson talks about God and thanks him for so many things he's grateful for and the opportunities he's come across during his life. This letter made me basically realize how when you're dealing with such violent and catastrophic events such as the Civil War Jackson was involved in, it can make you appreciate the finer things in life. I saw this through his writring and that's why I found this interesting to read. 1205381461

This is a letter written by "Stonewall" Jackson about the first battle of the Civil War at Bull Run that he was in. He writes to his wife reassuring her that he is ok and about the outcome of the battle. He tells her all of the things that happened to him in the great battle of Bull Run. He also wrote about how he commanded troops and what he did in the battle. I think that this could have been the most costly battle of the Civil War had the Confederate troops continued their march to Washington D.C. because they could have one the war right then and there and we would be called, The Confederate States of America. That would just be horrible, I am so glad that the confederates lost In the end of the civil war I would not want to be called the Confederate States of America 1205391623

This is a letter that acts as a diary for “Stonewall Jackson”. We were talking in class about historical documents and how they are created. They can be made by anyone you just have to have the document for more than 20 years. This is because there writing impacted others on what you said, whether it was your feelings or thoughts about something or something as simple as your diary when you were in high school it is still considered a historical document. A great example of this is when Stonewall Jackson wrote about the Battle of Bull Run and what he went through, the experience of the hard times and losing friends. It was cool when he also brought up God into the picture. I think that even though some people who were fighting may not have been that religious in times like this they would look up to a higher power just incase it was their time. 1205461709

This is a letter from Stonewall Jackson to his wife. This was definitely a letter not meant to be read by the public. Sure, he talked about their victory, but he also spoke of his small injuries that only his wife would care about. He also says something that his wife should be the only one to know, and she is not to tell anyone else, which is praise for himself. This shows a bit of his character. He is very happy with himself but he doesn't want others to know that. I thought this was a very interesting private letter. 1205468466