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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.43 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Black River, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 28, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Reports that mail came in, but he did not receive any. He is disappointed that he has not been able to go home yet. Gives a prediction of the end of the Civil War and a detailed weather report. Notes that he got paid.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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