They weren't really that far apart in rank in The Old Army and that usually created at least a bit of resentment and competition. Jackson's reclusive personality didn't help either when Hill's Division was assigned to Jackson for what became the Second Bull Run Campaign. Lee sent Jackson a message that Hill could be trusted as a sagacious officer to help Jackson with advise and council, something Stonewall never took from anyone! Hill probably resented Jackson's notorious secretiveness and soon got on his bad side when he either mistook an order for the route of march or deliberately ignored it, thereby drawing Jackson's ire.From what I've read Hill really didn't like Jackson and the feeling was mutual, how did that happen?
Hill saved Jackson at Cedar Mountain. In and around Orange, VA where they were camped it really started to come to a head. Jackson's win at Cedar Mountain only strained the relationship more...I think their dispute began during the Seven Days battles - Hill felt he did not get proper support from Jackson at Mechanicsville and Gaines Mills, both of which did not show Hill's best performance. It came to a point when Hill, due to criticism of straggling by Jackson, determined to march his men rapidly to Harpers Ferry gave up rest stops - which increased straggling. So, Jackson ordered a halt. This brought Little Powell to his door step - he handed Jackson his sword and said if he was going to take command of Hill's troops while Hill was present, then he didn't need a commander at all. So, Jackson put him under arrest! Later, though, Hill saved Lee's bacon at Antietam by fast marching the same division from Harpers Ferry. He also set aside his personal feelings for 'that crazy Presbyterian' to help Jackson when he was shot at Chancellorsville - he applied a tourniquet he had and kept talking to Jackson so he wouldn't fade out. I don't think either man hated the other, but they sure clashed!
The question reminds me that in some cases Jackson did have at least one notable "go-between" (though not in this particular case), Virginia politician and congressman Alexander Boteler. Boteler, who in Congress represented the Shenandoah Valley, served briefly as an aide on Jackson's staff and was entrusted by the usually secretive general to carry both written and verbal messages for him to Richmond during the Valley Campaign. So Jackson was in some particular cases willing to share his plans with others, just not his subordinates!Was there a "go between" for Jackson-Hill? Like Jackson-Davis or Jackson-Ashby. Seems getting along with Jackson depended on what you did, and maybe who you were. He worked good with Stuart,Ewell (although he thought Jackson crazy) and Ashby (they did have a spat over Asby's discipline of his calvary), I know of no problems with Richard Taylor . Jackson-Lorring were I believe both Brig Generals, same problem as Hill. Poor Garnett he made one mistake. But future commanders knew ; do not pull out unless driven by the enemy or ordered too.
Yes he did , he also knew Hill was coming up behind him And Hill wasn't one to miss a fight.Hill saved Jackson at Cedar Mountain. In and around Orange, VA where they were camped it really started to come to a head. Jackson's win at Cedar Mountain only strained the relationship more...
If as you state that there was a degree of animosity between Hill and Jackson,can you explain why Jackson on his death bed called AP HILL to prepare his troops for action-indirect quote? (Who is Major Hawks) Jackson learned early in the war that it was best to keep his council to his self .They weren't really that far apart in rank in The Old Army and that usually created at least a bit of resentment and competition. Jackson's reclusive personality didn't help either when Hill's Division was assigned to Jackson for what became the Second Bull Run Campaign. Lee sent Jackson a message that Hill could be trusted as a sagacious officer to help Jackson with advise and council, something Stonewall never took from anyone! Hill probably resented Jackson's notorious secretiveness and soon got on his bad side when he either mistook an order for the route of march or deliberately ignored it, thereby drawing Jackson's ire.
I always think of the Lincoln story about buying liquor for the general who fought. For all his faults Hill fought. In the course of the war I think the Yanks only got Hill's command in a bad way but...not often?. And as a Yank I got a few generals I would trade for a Hill.Yes he did , he also knew Hill was coming up behind him And Hill wasn't one to miss a fight.
If as you state that there was a degree of animosity between Hill and Jackson,can you explain why Jackson on his death bed called AP HILL to prepare his troops for action-indirect quote? (Who is Major Hawks) Jackson learned early in the war that it was best to keep his council to his self .