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Jones, John (1862-1864) to his wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.08 Author/Creator: Jones, John (1862-1864) Place Written: Jackson, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

He heard that the western army is in combat. Talks about the Negro Companies in the Civil War. Discusses the Emancipation Proclamation. Writes about a train accident. He hopes to be home by spring.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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