Thomas Jackson Signature

Passionate Abolitionist and
Witness to the American Civil War

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Death Of Daughter

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Ambassadors’ Notes

At this time Thomas Jackson was also living in the home that he had built for his daughter’s family. He was particularly close to his daughter and had in fact intended to leave most of his property to her as can be seen in his will.