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Jones, William E. (1824-1864) to R. C. Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.13 Author/Creator: Jones, William E. (1824-1864) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1845 Pagination: 3 p. : address leaf ; 27.7 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Describes the winding up of their encampment with a magnificent ball. Encourages his brother to be a conscientious college student.

Jones, William E., 1824-1864
Jones, R. C., fl. 1845-1853

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