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April 6th, 1862
Shiloh Day 1


Army of the Tennessee
Sherman's Division
Jackson's Brigade


Brigadier General Thomas Jackson watched his men take positions along the woods in front of Shiloh Church. Heavy musket and cannon firing was going on directly in front of them. Info was that the Rebel army was massing in front of them, ready to drive the Union back into the Tennessee River. As Jackson watched, his regiments were going into line. They might be green and inexperianced, but by god do they act like regulars! Jackson looked over his shoulder and saw that his commanding general, William T. Sherman, was heading his way.

"Thomas, your line looks good. If the rebels come this way, which i know they will, they will be in for a rude awaking." Jackson smiled. "Thank you sir. If it's God's will that they come this way, then i will instruct the lads to give them the bayonet! I do believe that many a rebel will believe that the almight is not on there side and that they should repent of their sins." Sherman let out a laugh. "Good one Thomas. I almost pitty those rebs. Almost. Say Thomas, aren't you from Virgina?" Jackson frowned at that statement. "Yes sir. I taught at VMI untill one of my students, i think his name was Walker or something, decided to threaten my life after i had him thrown out for his ungodly conduct." Sherman, interested, sais " What happened?" "The board decided that i had acted foolishly and ordered me to apoligize to Walker in front of the school. When I refused, they fired me. After that, i decided to move north in hopes of finding some sort of work." Sherman nodded. "Where did you move to?" Jackson replied, "At first, I was going to see about a job at West Point, but since they had no openings, I moved west and finally ended up at Cario, Illinois. There I ran across Sam Grant, who gave me a job working along side him at his father's business."

Sherman smiled."Good old Sam, always was and is one helluva friend." The sound of increased musket fire and artillery drew Sherman's attention. "Well it looks like the Rebs are drawning nearer. They must be hitting Prentiss's boys hard. I guess they will be here soon. Alright Thomas, I will get Hildebrand's brigade up in order to give you some support. Then I'll get the rest of the division up and ready. Your orders are to hold as long as you can." Jackson's eyes glowed. "Don't worry sir, we will give them a good fight." Sherman nodded " I know you will Thomas, I know you will."
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