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to his wife
7 April 1862
Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864
Explains the situation of the Civil War. Written from up the Tennessee River.
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22 May 1862
Explains the mail he has received lately. Tells his wife he is sending 33 dollars and writes on what to do with the money. Tells her that his family cares about her very much.
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31 May 1862
Discusses the Civil War.
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2 June 1862
He is trying to cheer up his wife because she feels lonesome. Explains the evacuation of Corinth in detail.
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12 June 1862
Described his trip to Jackson. Describes the land. Discusses the situation of the Civil War in Jackson.
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6 July 1862
He says that July 4th (mistakenly written 1st) went quietly. He wanted at least a parade. Hopes to be back home by next year's 4th of July. Writes about the march.
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3 September 1862
Gives a detailed account of a skirmish that happened earlier. Writes what happened after the skirmish in detail.
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24 September 1862
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.
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22 October 1862
His family is thinking about moving to the west. Received a few letters. He is asking his wife to teach in a certain district. Describes his colonel. Wants to know about Edwin, his brother.
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9 November 1862
Explains in detail what happened when he was leaving Jackson. Wants to get paid.
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