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[Albumen of William E. Jones]

Image of William E. "Grumble" Jones in military uniform. Does not show sufficient detail to include the rank on his shoulder strap.

There is a younger photograph of Jones in military dress in the Library of Congress.

GLC02711.07

to William E. Jones

Discusses possible appointments as ordnance chief for the Virginia State Guard. Believes that Virginia will not secede. Refers to the State Guard Bill as unjudicious.

GLC02711.02

Confederate cavalry sabres of William E. Jones [Decimalized .08.01- .08.02]

Confederate cavalry sabre in scabbard and accompanying photographs.

GLC02711.08

Sword of William E. Jones

Non-commissioned officer's sword, model 1840. Used at West Point and owned by William E. Jones. Inscribed "Ames &Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass." The Ames Manufacturing Company was founded in 1835 in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The company manufactured small...

GLC02711.09

to George W. Randolph

Draft written in pencil to Confederate Secretary of War Randolph, explaining his resignation over the election of officers in J.E.B. Stuart's Virginia Cavalry. Expresses concern over unjust voting conditions propagated by Stuart.

GLC02711.03

Confederate cavalry sabre of William E. Jones

Confederate cavalry sabre in scabbard. Manufactured by Isaac Campbell & Co. of London, at 71 Jermyn Street. Hilt embellished with an eagle and arrows in its talons with foliage. Purchased by William E. Jones in 1862.

GLC02711.08.01

Sword of William E. Jones

Non-commissioned officer's sword, similar to GLC02711.09, also said to have been used at West Point. It belonged to William E. Jones. W. H. Horstmann & Sons had retail stores in both New York and Philadelphia; most of their swords and sabers had...

GLC02711.10

Special orders no. 100

Orders from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office to accept the resignation of Col. William E. Jones.

GLC02711.04

to William E. Jones

Congratulates Jones for his cavalry raid into West Virginia. Remarks, "I wish that I could be with you" on Jones's next expedition.

GLC02711.05

Estimate for provisions for Jones Cavalry Brigade

Supply estimate for May 6-10, 1864 for 2150 men. Autograph note signed on verso from William E. Jones, dated 4 May 1864; outlines instructions for the Glade Spring commissary. A second autograph note signed from A.R. Kinnison, in Glade Spring...

GLC02711.06