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6 July 1862
Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864
to his wife
He says that July 4th (mistakenly written 1st) went quietly. He wanted at least a parade. Hopes to be back home by next year's 4th of July. Writes about the march.
GLC05981.06
3 September 1862
Gives a detailed account of a skirmish that happened earlier. Writes what happened after the skirmish in detail.
GLC05981.07
24 September 1862
He heard that the western army is in combat. Talks about the Negro Companies in the Civil War. Discusses the Emancipation Proclamation. Writes about a train accident. He hopes to be home by spring.
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22 October 1862
His family is thinking about moving to the west. Received a few letters. He is asking his wife to teach in a certain district. Describes his colonel. Wants to know about Edwin, his brother.
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9 November 1862
Explains in detail what happened when he was leaving Jackson. Wants to get paid.
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20 November 1862
Thanks his wife for the items she sent him. Describes the place where he is sleeping. Thinks about the end of the war. Writes about a rumor. Includes a detailed weather report.
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7 December 1862
Explains his daily routine. Describes his marching adventures. Tells wife what is going on with his sister.
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4 January 1863
Writes about the food, an adventure with his regiment, and the rumors that have surfaced around camp. Hopes Vicksburg, Mississippi has fallen by now. Gives a short weather report.
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1 February 1863
Says that he postponed sending this letter earlier in fear of someone taking the 10 dollars he was sending. Notes how the city of Memphis gets men drunk. Mentions his plans after the war is over. Gives his opinions on the war and "the Negro" in...
GLC05981.15
8 February 1863
Describes the letters he has received. Hopes to receive a large salary soon, and tells wife what to do with the money. Gives his opinion on African Americans.
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