E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Stonewall Jackson.
Thomas J. Jackson, one of the Confederate generals in the American war. The name arose thus: General Bee, of South Caroli’na, observing his men waver, exclaimed, “Look at Jackson’s men; they stand like a stone wall!” (1826–1863.)
