Yes, very solemn. Such a small bed, with a few things on the bed stand. Maybe a washing basin.
We belong to the same (basically) church as him, but he's American Presbyterian and I'm Scottish (where it was started by John Knox and where Trump's mom was a member, and where I visited a while back).
We have the same family worship to this day (required if you're a member of that church) that he did, and the lady guide pointed to the room where the Jackson family held their brief family worship 'service' every night at seven sharp.
The door was shut fast and nobody entered after seven, and all the servants were required to attend as well.
Man, he was strict as they come. "Thanks doc, I always wanted to die on the Sabbath." "No doc, no morphine, I want to keep a clear mind."
Thanks for the reminder, will never forget (also saw Lincoln's deathbed and Ford's theater).
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing that.
I'm not so well traveled. I read 'Stonewall' quite some time ago. That left a lasting impression. I just happen to be reading a biography of Robert .E. Lee. and have just finished a chapter that included Jackson's death. Quite timely really. Hence the (humble) tribute.
We saw Lee's tomb and all his kids and grandkids' tombs including one not filled yet, waiting for a great great (or something like that) grandson.
Well I'm in my sixties. My homeschooled boys got interested in the Civil War and read tons of books after we saw Ken Burns' Civil War documentary. We visited all the major battlefields, looking out over the peaceful Gettysburg battlefield was pretty emotional, all the tourists were extremely quiet.
I don't know if I saw that documentary series but I see it's so I'll check it out.
We visited all the major battlefields, looking out over the peaceful Gettysburg was pretty emotional, all the tourists were extremely quiet.
I can only imagine what it must be like to stand with the ones you love on such Hallowed Ground. Wonderful.
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