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to Nancy E. Jones
27 August 1862
Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865
Sending his likeness; activities in camp.
GLC02739.001
31 August 1862
Camp life; prayer meeting; female visitors; writing paper and envelopes.
GLC02739.003
7-10 September 1862
Lack of arms in "rebel country;" Confederate guerrillas; African Americans in camp ("…it is very wicked the way that the soldiers dos abuse them…"); behavior of fellow soldiers in camp; plans to send a picture after he is outfitted with gun and...
GLC02739.011
26 September 1862
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
3-4 December 1862
Apologizes for not being able to keep her letters but asks that she save his until he comes home; regiment will likely move towards Alabama and Georgia; rumors that Richmond was captured; advises her not to visit as "here is no place for a woman."
GLC02739.027
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