Jones, Ira D., fl. 1862-1863 to Sarah Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.054 Author/Creator: Jones, Ira D., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: North Eagle, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 16.9 x 13.3 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks Ogden and the other nurses for taking care of him during his stay in the hospital. Describes the continued pain of his wounded hand. Recounts his journey home, stating that he found his family well. Requests that Ogden write to let him know about the other wounded soldiers. Includes an embossed seal of the Union flag in the upper left hand corner.
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