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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.105 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Sweetwater, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

He is sorry to hear that things at home are so difficult for her. He is pleased that she received his diary, as "for future use and practice…it is more precious than gold."

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1863

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