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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.096 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Knoxville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 19, 1864 Pagination: 7 p. : envelope Order a Copy

They fought at Dandridge and then crossed the French Broad River. After struggling to cross a partially frozen stream, they were ordered to cross back again. He advises her on how to manage their farm.

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1863
Dandridge

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