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Dunn, Jane B. R. (1807-1861) to William E. Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.17 Author/Creator: Dunn, Jane B. R. (1807-1861) Place Written: Glade Spring, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 December 1852 Pagination: 3 p. : address leaf ; 25 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Refers to the deaths of "Pink"; cousin Minerva Henderson, who died of consumption; Jimmy Robinson; and the rumor of the murders of two local families by robbers. Also reports various local weddings. Addressed to Liet. William E. Jones, Fort Merrill, Texas.

Jones, William E., 1824-1864
Jones, J. D., fl. 1852

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