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

Stonewall Jackson

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Stonewall Jackson

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Time

1863 1860s 19th century

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Confederate general General Military officer

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Jackson, Stonewall. Last words. 10 May 1863, Guinea, Virginia, USA.

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