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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.24 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Millikens Bend, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Writes about a few things that happened to his fellow soldiers. Notes that he wants new clothes.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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