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Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 to Elizabeth Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.071 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

5,000 troops marched with six pieces of cannon to find the Confederates. He tries to convey what it is like to be in a soldiers' camp; "I could lay down in sight of the rebels and go to sleep without any feer." Their course is towards Mumfordsville.

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1863

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