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Jones, Joseph (fl. 1862-1865) to Nancy E. Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.021 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Bowling Green, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

They have been traveling every day and are now five miles west of Bowling Green on Lost River. They will rest here and then move on to Nashville.

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1863

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