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Jones, John (1862-1864) to his wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.40 Author/Creator: Jones, John (1862-1864) Place Written: Black River, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 December 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Relates that nothing new is going on. Mentions a small skirmish that the Union won. Mentions reenlistment, noting that he is looking for someone to take his place in the army.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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