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to his wife
20 November 1862
Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864
Thanks his wife for the items she sent him. Describes the place where he is sleeping. Thinks about the end of the war. Writes about a rumor. Includes a detailed weather report.
GLC05981.12
7 December 1862
Explains his daily routine. Describes his marching adventures. Tells wife what is going on with his sister.
GLC05981.13
4 January 1863
Writes about the food, an adventure with his regiment, and the rumors that have surfaced around camp. Hopes Vicksburg, Mississippi has fallen by now. Gives a short weather report.
GLC05981.14
February 1, 1863
Says that he postponed sending this letter earlier in fear of someone taking the 10 dollars he was sending. Notes how the city of Memphis gets men drunk. Mentions his plans after the war is over. Gives his opinions on the war and "the Negro" in...
GLC05981.15
February 8, 1863
Describes the letters he has received. Hopes to receive a large salary soon, and tells wife what to do with the money. Gives his opinion on African Americans.
GLC05981.16
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