Jackson was dedicated in everything he did especially with his relationships and family. Below are so letters that he wrote to his sister to keep her updated on what he was going through. These letters are very important because he talks about his experiences.
Letter to Laura: January 1, 1849Explanation: In this letter that Jackson wrote to his sister Laura he is talking about his recent injury. He talks about how the doctor does not agree with his sister in that he should be writing to her during this time, but Jackson continues to do it for her. It is mentioned by Jackson that his lungs and his liver were not injured during this incident. Regardless of what is going on in his life he still shares about his faith in God and his love for life. [1]
Significance: This letter is significant to others to know because it displays a view of his dedication to his family even when he is suffering through injuries. It also gives people a sense of what he was going through first hand. |
Letter to Laura: February 10, 1845Explanation: In this letter Jackson talks about the current exam he is preparing for in the upcoming weeks. The exam is based on Optics Mechanic Astronomy Magnetism and Chemistry that will take place in June. Jackson was viewed as a smart man and in this letter he talks about how on the last test he rose in each department. [2]
Significance: This letter is significant because it is important to know that Jackson had the characteristics of being intelligent, hard worker, and a smart man. The way he presented himself continued to reflect back on him in a positive way because he was respected for his intelligence. |
Letter to Laura: November 25, 1845
Explanation: In this letter Jackson starts by a expressing his love and thankfulness for what he has. He then proceeds to write about the remorse of losing his Uncle Cummings that raised him. After he wishes the best for his sister Laura's health he then talks about how he is learning different exercises in fighting with a sword. Jackson expresses how much he misses his sister and other relatives but is doing well in his class and will be ranked 5th among his science classmates. [3] Significance: Jacksons letter is important because his guardian that raised him up his whole life passed away. In his letter he is praising for all the good that is coming out of his life instead of the bad. Losing someone makes you miss your family more and that goes for guys and for girls. |
Letter to Laura: March 23, 1848
Explanation: In this letter Jackson is talking about his routine day in preparing and studying for his classes. He talks about the hours of sleep he use to get and proceeds to talk about the hours of sleep he is currently getting. Jackson tells his sister that the way he works in his studies is how he will work in his life. Therefore he will continue to work hard. [4]
Significance: This letter is significant because it shows Jacksons mentality and work ethic. It is important because during his schooling he built these characteristics of working hard and that turned him into the leader he became. Going through school and staying up late to study helped adapt his manors and give him a clear view of what society should look like in a man.
Explanation: In this letter Jackson is talking about his routine day in preparing and studying for his classes. He talks about the hours of sleep he use to get and proceeds to talk about the hours of sleep he is currently getting. Jackson tells his sister that the way he works in his studies is how he will work in his life. Therefore he will continue to work hard. [4]
Significance: This letter is significant because it shows Jacksons mentality and work ethic. It is important because during his schooling he built these characteristics of working hard and that turned him into the leader he became. Going through school and staying up late to study helped adapt his manors and give him a clear view of what society should look like in a man.
[1]Letter. Stonewall Jackson to his sister Laura. January 1, 1849, Virginia Military Institute, VMI Archives Digital Collections. Accessed on April 21, 2016. http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll4/id/89/rec/18
[2]Letter fragment. Stonewall Jackson to his sister Laura. February 10, 1845, Virginia Institute, VMI Archives Digital Collections. Accessed on April 21, 2016. http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll4/id/17/rec/2
[3] Letter. Stonewall Jackson to his sister Laura. November 25, 1845, Virginia Military Institute, VMI Archives Digital Collections. Accessed on April 21, 2016. http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll4/id/32/rec/4
[4] Letter. Stonewall Jackson to his sister Laura. March 23, 1848, Virginia Military Institute, VMI Archives Digital Collections. Accessed on April 21, 2016. http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll4/id/71/rec/13
[2]Letter fragment. Stonewall Jackson to his sister Laura. February 10, 1845, Virginia Institute, VMI Archives Digital Collections. Accessed on April 21, 2016. http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll4/id/17/rec/2
[3] Letter. Stonewall Jackson to his sister Laura. November 25, 1845, Virginia Military Institute, VMI Archives Digital Collections. Accessed on April 21, 2016. http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll4/id/32/rec/4
[4] Letter. Stonewall Jackson to his sister Laura. March 23, 1848, Virginia Military Institute, VMI Archives Digital Collections. Accessed on April 21, 2016. http://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15821coll4/id/71/rec/13