(1824 - 1863) Confederate lieutenant general and a brilliant yet somewhat eccentric tactician, he gained his nickname from his stand at Bull Run and served as Lee's right hand in the Seven Days, in Maryland and at Chancellorsville where he was accidentally shot by Confederate pickets while riding between lines. Most desirable war date A.E.S. following a request of an appointment for a field officer who had served under him named Capt. Edward Willis. A prior A.E.S. is written by EDWARD A. JOHNSON (1816 - 1873) who commends Willis in part: 'for auspicious gallantry in the Battle of Allegheny under my immediate observation.' Jackson writes in full: 'T.J. Jackson Lt. Genl, Headquarters Nov. 13, 1862, Recommending that Captain Edward Willis be appointed a field officer.' Interestingly, another lengthy A.E.S. is written by SAMUEL COOPER (1798-1876), dated December 2, 1862, who expresses some concern about the appointment. It reads in small part: '...the law governing promotions presume the recommendations of the officers who were present on their duty...this recommendation might to some extent be regarded as an election...can the laws governing promotions by seniority be overcome?...' A few tears along creases have been repaired with tape, moderately toned, scattered stains, small chip to the bottom right not affecting text.