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Jones, Anson, 1798-1858 to Thomas Ward re: dissatisfaction with present life and career

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02145.15 Author/Creator: Jones, Anson, 1798-1858 Place Written: Barrington, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 1857/10/02 Pagination: 3 p. : docket : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

A very friendly and kindly letter written three months before his suicide. Mentions Ward's newborn son, personal matters, Jones' personal isolation and Texas politics.

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