| To Fairfax For Christmas by John Paul Strain Price: $225.00 |
| Title:
To Fairfax
For Christmas Fairfax County, Virginia, December 1861 Artist: John Paul Strain Image Size: 19" x 23 1/4" Overall Size: 24 1/8" x 29 1/2" 800 s/n Limited Edition 80 s/n Artist Proofs |
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| By the winter of 1861, Brigadier
General James
Ewell Brown Stuart was well on his way to building a reputation as a
fine
leader of light cavalry. Before the close of the war Stuart,
known
to his troops as JEB, had cemented his place in American History as our
most famous cavalryman. His career in the Confederate Army seemed
to resemble the lavish writings of a romance novel rather than the
story
of an actual soldier. There was a sense of chivalry and adventure
that JEB Stuart personified. A single glance as he rode by with
his
fine gold braided uniform, plumed hat and red lined cape, convinced
everyone
that here was a man with confidence unbounded, daring and bold.
He
had a magnetic quality that earned him loyalty and devotion by those
who
followed him, and the respect and admiration of the Confederate high
command. JEB always seemed to be of good cheer whatever the task. Even as the air was full of hissing minie balls and exploding shells, his men would hear him humming a happy tune. Having recently been engaged in the battle of Dranesville, on December 20th, JEB was ready to see his wife again and take part in the season's festivities. When the duties of war subsided, JEB always enjoyed good music and the chance to gather with friends and family. At a time of exciting new challenges, coupled with the uncertainties of a nation at war, this would be a special Christmas for JEB Stuart, one he would be spending with his loving wife Flora and their two children. |
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