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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05981.52 Author/Creator: Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Marietta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1864 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

Notes that he received Mary's last letter. Reports that he just got back from Atlanta, and when he gets paid he will resign. Says that he wants to see his child.

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

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