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- May 12, 2010
- Location
- Now Florida but always a Kentuckian
There is a beautiful print by Mort Kunstler of "Janie Corbin and Old Jack". This is one of the most beautiful and endearing stories from the Civil War.
In the winter of 1862-1863, Stonewall Jackson made his headquarters at Moss Neck Plantation on the Rappahannock River in Virginia. The Plantation was owned by Richard and Roberta Corbin. They had a young, sweet and friendly daughter named Janie, who was 5 years old.. Jackson and Janie developed an endearing friendship. Jackson just had had a baby daughter who he hadn't seen yet. Jackson and Janie would play every day. In March, 1863, Jackson had to return to the field. He learned Janie had Scarlet Fever. Her Mother was sure, because of what doctor said, that Janie would recover. A Day later, news reached Jackson that Janie had died. Jackson broke down and cried. His tender emotions might have surprised some on his staff, but for those who really knew Jackson, they well understood his gentile spirit and tender heart.
Within weeks of Janie's death, Jackson would be gone too.
In the winter of 1862-1863, Stonewall Jackson made his headquarters at Moss Neck Plantation on the Rappahannock River in Virginia. The Plantation was owned by Richard and Roberta Corbin. They had a young, sweet and friendly daughter named Janie, who was 5 years old.. Jackson and Janie developed an endearing friendship. Jackson just had had a baby daughter who he hadn't seen yet. Jackson and Janie would play every day. In March, 1863, Jackson had to return to the field. He learned Janie had Scarlet Fever. Her Mother was sure, because of what doctor said, that Janie would recover. A Day later, news reached Jackson that Janie had died. Jackson broke down and cried. His tender emotions might have surprised some on his staff, but for those who really knew Jackson, they well understood his gentile spirit and tender heart.
Within weeks of Janie's death, Jackson would be gone too.