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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.02 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Corinth, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Explains the mail he has received lately. Tells his wife he is sending 33 dollars and writes on what to do with the money. Tells her that his family cares about her very much.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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