Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 to Nancy E. Jones
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.058 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Duck River, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p ; envelope Order a Copy
The Confederates are retreating towards Chattanooga. The road is so muddy that they can barely get through. The 79th of Illinois and 77th of Pennsylvania defeated nine Confederate regiments. "The rebs having al advantages in the mountains we have had the hardest times for the last six days that we ever have had."
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