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Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 to Nancy E. Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.051 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

He thinks the war may end soon but wouldn't be surprised if it lasted a year or two more. Their latest news from Grant is favorable. He will rejoin Company F of the 79th.

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1863

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