General Lee’s Wish Was a Supreme Command to Stonewall Jackson | Obedience

During the War Between the States, General Lee one day sent word to Stonewall Jackson that the next time he rode in the direction of headquarters the Commander-Chief would be glad to see him on a matter of no great importance. General Jackson received the message and immediately prepared to leave the next morning. Rising very early, he rode the eight miles to Lee’s headquarters against a storm of wind and snow, and arrived just as Lee was finishing breakfast. Much surprised, Lee inquired why Jackson had come through such a storm. General Jackson replied: “You said that you wished to see me. Your wish is a supreme command to me.” (Encyclopedia of Illustrations #8562).