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Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 to his wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.01 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 April 1862 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Explains the situation of the Civil War. Written from up the Tennessee River.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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