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to Nancy E. Jones

He expects that "the rebbels is so near drove out and [there are] so many union troops that the mail can go through safe" now.

GLC02739.023

to Nancy E. Jones

He is on picket and it is difficult to write because "there is so many generals passing and we [have] to fall in to line evry time one comes along to salute him." On 27 November his brigade was ordered to scout towards Murfreesboro and skirmished...

GLC02739.026

to Nancy E. Jones

He hopes that Martha's health will improve. Many men are "joining the regulars for three years service" but he is not.

GLC02739.029

[Collection of Joseph Jones, F company, 79th regiment, Illinois, infantry] [Decimalized .001-.162]

Jones served in the 79th Illinois Vols. He was captured at the Battle of Franklin (November 1864). Transcripts available for letters GLC02739.001-GLC02739.087.

GLC02739

to Nancy E. Jones

Camp life; prayer meeting; female visitors; writing paper and envelopes.

GLC02739.003

to Nancy E. Jones

Sending $25; purchasing writing materials.

GLC02739.006

to Nancy E. Jones

Still no letters from home; guard duty; lack of arms; rebel activity in the vicinity; paying debts and other concerns at home; arrival of guns and uniforms.

GLC02739.012

to Nancy E. Jones

Dreams of people at home; his health and gaining exemption from duty; lack of contact with the enemy; marching orders; sickness in camp due to overexertion.

GLC02739.015

to Nancy E. Jones

They are still on the march and traveling has improved his health.

GLC02739.018

to Nancy E. Jones

March to Charleston, and enthusiastic reception upon arrival.

GLC02739.004