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to his wife
25 August 1864
Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864
Notes that he feels sick. Writes a weather report.
GLC05981.51
16 September 1864
Notes that he received Mary's last letter. Reports that he just got back from Atlanta, and when he gets paid he will resign. Says that he wants to see his child.
GLC05981.52
28 September 1864
Explains a letter he received. He talks to Mr. Bush and Dr. Syman. Says he wants to get paid.
GLC05981.53
23 October 1864
Explains why he is in "bad humor." Says [Abraham] Lincoln will bring peace.
GLC05981.54
18 December 1864
Written from camp near Savannah. He has received a few letters. Hopes to be home by January. Includes a weather report.
GLC05981.55
3 October 1862
Mentions serving the army for a year. Writes about the Emancipation Proclamation and Abraham Lincoln: "The name of Abraham Lincoln will be handed down to prosperity as one of the greatest benefactors of his country, not surpassed by the immortal...
GLC05981.09
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