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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.134 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Bridgeport, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Order a Copy

Traveling to Bridgeport; disrupted communication with Nashville due to Confederate cavalry; Lincoln/McClellan election; private apology to his wife; surrender of Vicksburg; Lee's retreat.

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1863

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