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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.080 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

His regiment is still under Colonel Buckner. They began with 965 men of which 584 remain, 130 of which are still in the regiment. He expects the regiments to be consolidated as they are too small to hold their position alone. His regiment is pleased that Vallandigham lost in Ohio even without the soldiers' votes and with the new governor of Pennsylvania.

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1863
Vallandingham, fl. 1861-1877

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