Jackson, however, persevered. He joined the Franklin Debating Society, an institution that had been in existence over fifty years, and had enrolled in its membership some of the ablest men in Virginia.
Daniel H. HillAbout author
- Author's profession: Soldier
- Nationality: american
- Born: July 12, 1821
- Died: September 24, 1889
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