The first president of the Southern Historical Soc
The first president of the Southern Historical Society, this former  confederate general began to practice law in Virginia after the war had ended.  Although he was against Virginia's secession he still fought for them and  entered the army as a colonel. He rose quickly and eventually was made  commander of the Shenandoah Valley confederate forces. Unfortunately, he  engaged Sheridan in several battles outside of Washington D.C., and lost. FTP,  identify this confederate general nicknamed "old Jube".
The first president of the Southern Historical Society, this former  confederate general began to practice law in Virginia after the war had ended.  
Jubal Early