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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.41 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Black River, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1863 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

Goes into detail about a person he met in town. Went to visit a regiment. Gives a detailed weather report.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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