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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.083 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

He is glad she and the children are staying with Brother Millis. Most of the men left to reinforce the right wing, which has been engaged in heavy fighting. They must stretch one meal over two days but are in good spirits.

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1863

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