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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.36 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Has not been able to write because he was on an expedition. Writes about a woman with 6 children. Promises to send Mary some money as soon as he can.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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