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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.15 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Memphis, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 1, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Says that he postponed sending this letter earlier in fear of someone taking the 10 dollars he was sending. Notes how the city of Memphis gets men drunk. Mentions his plans after the war is over. Gives his opinions on the war and "the Negro" in detail.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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