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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.46 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Etowah River, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

A large amount of mail was captured and burned near Dalton. Apologizes for not writing enough. Mentions a confrontation with the Confederates. "Railroad atrocities." Predicts Richmond will fall soon. Writes about the weather.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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