14 July 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Discusses the situation with the mail. Writes about his friend who is a soldier. Notes that he has been working very hard.

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4 August 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Writes "I don't think my poor body can stand much more severe broiling." Mentions his first experience on a mule.

GLC05981.31

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.

GLC05981.32

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.

GLC05981.34

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.

GLC05981.35

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.

GLC05981.37

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.

GLC05981.38

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.

GLC05981.39

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.

GLC05981.40

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.

GLC05981.41

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.

GLC05981.42

January 28, 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.

GLC05981.43

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.

GLC05981.44

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."

GLC05981.45

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.

GLC05981.47

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.

GLC05981.48

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

23 July 1861

May, Charles S., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Re: Writes of the (First) Battle of Bull Run, blaming the Northern defeat on "Imbecile Commanders", sends news of Frank (who escaped) and Dwight (who "stood it well").

GLC06167.01

January 28, 1864

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

Went on a 3 day scout. Described the weather and what he did on the scout. Captured a spy. Written at Fort Wood.

GLC06268.05

April 21, 1864

Stuart, James, fl. 1862-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: F. W. Stuart.

He is very tired because he has had a battalion drill for an hour every afternoon. Mentions the Fort Pillow massacre.

GLC06268.10

April 9, 1869

Stuart, F.W., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: James Stuart.

Some letters that he received. Writes about what was going around town.

GLC06268.22

February 5, 1821

Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a land deal, informing Hobart that the sale's entry will be made in the name of Elizabeth Valcan, Priscilla Fillmore, and Jane Fillmore. Suggests that the sale should be "320 acres, that is two quarter sections of 160 acres each." Mentions the death of John Turner and Judge Thomas. Notes that he has no news from his eastern friends, but that may be because they are inattentive in sending it.

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