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Jack Russell Terrier
Fine Art Dog Print featuring the Jack Russell Terrier, Stonewall, with his
regiment,
the Richmond Howitzers, 1st Company, Confederate Army, Richmond, Virginia.
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"Comic Relief" Fine Art Limited Edition Print of
1000
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close-ups. Scroll below for the story of Stonewall! |
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"Comic Relief" The Richmond Howitzers were formed shortly before the outbreak of the hostilities between the states. Thus, the Howitzers were among the first to see active service during the Civil War. Stonewall, a Jack Russell Terrier with a smooth white coat marked with a few black spots, was a mascot with the 1st Company. As a puppy he wandered into the ranks of Confederate cannoneers during the summer fighting around Richmond, Virginia in 1862. An artillerist from the Richmond Howitzers noticed the little puppy and adopted him into the service of the south, naming him "Stonewall Jackson" or "Stonewall" for short, after the famous southern general. Stonewall remained a small dog even when he was full grown. Never the less, he had a curious penchant for battle. When cannons began to thunder, Stonewall ran about wildly, jumping up and down. His yelps could be heard filling the lulls during firing. Amazingly, despite frequent exposure to battle, Stonewall was never wounded. Fearing his luck might run out, his guardians began to routinely place him in an empty ammo chest whenever they were under fire, a measure which continued to keep him out of harm's way. Stonewall was also very intelligent. In camp, everyone tried to teach him tricks, especially Sergeant Van. Van carved a pipe out of wood and taught the dog to carry it. During roll call Stonewall would find his place in line next to Van then sit on his haunches with the pipe firmly clenched between his teeth. Just before the roll was called Stonewall would stand at attention. Van would remove the pipe from his mouth and place it between the toes of the dog's left fore paw. Stonewall would remain at attention in this manor until the company was dismissed. Word of Stonewall's courage and cleverness spread through the Army of Northern Virginia. Fame, however, was something the artillerist could not protect him from. The small dog became the target of elaborate theft schemes. Toward the end of the war he was eventually lost to Louisiana troops who took him for their own. Regretfully, the Richmond Howitzers were never able to find him. Stonewall was not forgotten. After the war his story was recorded in published accounts by the Richmond Howitzers, a tribute to the bond between the men and their little dog. The art print also depicts the commander Major George Wythe Randolph, a grandson of Thomas Jefferson (the bugler), Frederick William Nicholls Crouch, the composer of "Kathleen Mavoureen" and Sergeant John Van Lew McCreery ("Van"), Stonewall's trainer and best friend. |
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bio... "I am a graduate of the Columbus College of
Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio. |
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