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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.48 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Written from camp near Marietta. He did not like the letter that Mary sent him. It was too short. Mentions the other letters he received. His "chief employment." The adventures of a man from his Company. He believes [General William T.] Sherman will be advancing toward Atlanta, Georgia.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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