Jones, Joseph (fl. 1862-1865) to Nancy E. Jones
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.017 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Shelbyville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 October 1862 Pagination: 8 p. + env. Order a Copy
Five divisions including his left Louisville in pursuit of the Confederates. The doctor will not excuse anyone from duty "until they are half dead." She knows "more at home than we do about what is going on." He believes that "Kentucky will be [clear] of rebbels soon."
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