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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.25 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Writes from the "rear of Vicksburg." Does not know how long he will remain there. Thinks that the end of the war is near. Mentions the fall of Vicksburg, noting that the siege lasted two weeks. Describes his health and eating habits.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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