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Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 to Nancy E. Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02739.115 Author/Creator: Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Kingston, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 May 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

They have fought two battles in this campaign and skirmished with the enemy every day from the 7th to the 19th. His company of 20 has lost half its men.

Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1863

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