Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 to his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.42 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Black River, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Expected mail from Vicksburg, but the mail never came. Notes that it has been a long time since he has received any mail. Writes a weather report. Some soldiers will be leaving on furlough. He envies them. Relays a conversation with Lieutenant Bush. Hopes that Mary had a good time over the holidays.
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