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[Albumen of William E. Jones]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.07 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1861-1865 ca. Pagination: 1 albumen : b&w Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 25.2 cm Order a Copy

Image of William E. "Grumble" Jones in military uniform. Does not show sufficient detail to include the rank on his shoulder strap.

There is a younger photograph of Jones in military dress in the Library of Congress.

Jones, William E., 1824-1864

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