10 August 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Wants to come home but has no idea where or how he will end up after the war. Tells Mary that he cannot come home at this time, like he said a year ago.

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19 September 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Discusses his adventures going down the river. Hopes to be home soon.

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23 September 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Complains about all the dust. Feels lonesome. Writes about an incident he had with a woman he met.

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2 October 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Has been feeling very lonesome. Mentions when he first met Mary. He has been promoted to quartermaster in his regiment. Reports that a boat was burned and 40 people died in the fire.

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29 October 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Has not been able to write because he was on an expedition. Writes about a woman with 6 children. Promises to send Mary some money as soon as he can.

GLC05981.36

17 November 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Expects a letter from Mary.

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23 November 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

He just got paid, and paid off his debts. Sends Mary 10 dollars. Gives a weather report.

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4 December 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Went to Vicksburg, Mississippi on horseback. Mary told him to explain a passage in one of his letters, but he cannot because he does not remember. Wants to know what he wrote in previous letters. Notes that he gets the "blues" once in a while. Gives a report on the Civil War.

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8 December 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Relates that nothing new is going on. Mentions a small skirmish that the Union won. Mentions reenlistment, noting that he is looking for someone to take his place in the army.

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22 December 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Goes into detail about a person he met in town. Went to visit a regiment. Gives a detailed weather report.

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6 January 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Expected mail from Vicksburg, but the mail never came. Notes that it has been a long time since he has received any mail. Writes a weather report. Some soldiers will be leaving on furlough. He envies them. Relays a conversation with Lieutenant Bush. Hopes that Mary had a good time over the holidays.

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28 January 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Reports that mail came in, but he did not receive any. He is disappointed that he has not been able to go home yet. Gives a prediction of the end of the Civil War and a detailed weather report. Notes that he got paid.

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12 May 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Comments on the weather. Reports some benefits he has received. Describes the food he has been eating. Remembers the Battle of Raymond. Anxiously waits for the mail. Finishes the letter on Saturday morning, 14 May, noting that the fleet arrived and they have been told to move immediately.

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19 May 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Complains about Pulaski. Says that "it has been somewhat tedious." He is tired from marching. Mentions [General Ulysses S.] Grant being victorious against the Confederates. He says "the rebellion must soon be crushed."

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19 June 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

A large amount of mail was captured and burned near Dalton. Apologizes for not writing enough. Mentions a confrontation with the Confederates. "Railroad atrocities." Predicts Richmond will fall soon. Writes about the weather.

GLC05981.46

26 June 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Wants to write more often. Discusses the mail and the flies of Etowah.

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21 July 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Written from camp near Marietta. He did not like the letter that Mary sent him. It was too short. Mentions the other letters he received. His "chief employment." The adventures of a man from his Company. He believes [General William T.] Sherman will be advancing toward Atlanta, Georgia.

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29 July 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Written at Roswell's Factories. Discusses the mail, the citizens of Roswell, and writes about all the people [General William T.] Sherman captured.

GLC05981.49

11 August 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

There is heavy fighting but he has not participated in it. Relays the story of a prisoner.

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25 August 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Notes that he feels sick. Writes a weather report.

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16 September 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

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.

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28 September 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Explains a letter he received. He talks to Mr. Bush and Dr. Syman. Says he wants to get paid.

GLC05981.53

23 October 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Explains why he is in "bad humor." Says [Abraham] Lincoln will bring peace.

GLC05981.54

18 December 1864

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Written from camp near Savannah. He has received a few letters. Hopes to be home by January. Includes a weather report.

GLC05981.55

15 February 1821

Robbins, Josiah, 1766-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he received his letter and the certificate, and that he followed through with his directions, which related to port collections. Also discusses an appointment for the post office. Notes that he perceives that Hobart (as a member of Congress) has not progressed much with the "Missouri Business," referring to the Missouri Compromise. States his own opinion on the matter: Missouri "had not ought to be admitted unless that article in he[r] Constitution which I think repugnant to the Constitution of the U States, should be expunged." The "article" Robbins mentioned was…

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