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Jones, Samuel, 1819-1887 to William E. Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.02 Author/Creator: Jones, Samuel, 1819-1887 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 28, 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

Discusses possible appointments as ordnance chief for the Virginia State Guard. Believes that Virginia will not secede. Refers to the State Guard Bill as unjudicious.

Jones, Samuel, 1819-1887
Jones, William E., 1824-1864

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