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22 October 1851
Jones, William E., 1824-1864
to Peter W. Johnstone
Lists nine recruits at a bounty of $2.25 per recruit. Postscript by Johnstone, Justice of the Peace, in St. Louis, Missouri.
GLC02711.16
19 December 1852
Dunn, Jane B. R., 1807-1861
to William E. Jones
Refers to the deaths of "Pink"; cousin Minerva Henderson, who died of consumption; Jimmy Robinson; and the rumor of the murders of two local families by robbers. Also reports various local weddings. Addressed to Liet. William E. Jones, Fort Merrill...
GLC02711.17
28 September 1853
Jones, R.C., fl. 1845-1853
Refers to financial concerns but hopes for a good harvest. Mentions the construction of a railroad through Memphis and Little Rock, running through their property. Addressed to Lt. W. E. Jones, Fort Ewell, Texas.
GLC02711.18
31 July 1853
to G. Elskes
Requisition for service rendered at ten cents per day, including whiskey. Includes postscript from Elskes re payment. Elskes was the acting commander. Written at Fort Ewell, Texas.
GLC02711.19
22 April 1853
Hatch, John Porter, 1822-1901
Outlines the debts he has paid for Jones. Reports the activities of Companies C, E, and J. Asks Jones to provide his family with a hospital tent. Includes a postscript acknowledging receipt of five dollars for Jones for rifles. Addressed to Lieut...
GLC02711.20
20 December 1856
Williams, B., fl. 1856
to Samuel C. Greenhow
Letter of introduction for William E. Jones, who is traveling to Richmond. Jones was an old friend of Williams, and Greenhow was treasurer of Richmond.
GLC02711.21
circa 1861
Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861
[Glossy photocard of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth]
Colored picture card of Colonel Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, wearing his uniform. Two crossed American flags grace the background along with two bayonetted rifles. Underneath the picture of Ellsworth is an image of a sword and olive branch crossing. Also...
GLC03617.01
Ellsworth Avengers
Published and printed by A.W. Auner at 45 North 9th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The song was sung to the melody of "Annie Lisle." It is an 1857 ballad by Boston, Massachusetts songwriter H. S. Thompson. The song is about the death of a...
GLC03617.02
Assassination of Ellsworth, at Alexandria, Va., May 24th, 1861
Published and printed by A.W. Auner at 110 North 10th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The song was sung to the melody of "California Brothers." The song has seven stanzas of verse. Last stanza says: "Then a curse be on the traitor's name...
GLC03617.03
Hudson, A.L., fl. 1861
Published by Charles Magnus, 12 Frankfort Street, New York. Top third of the sheet consists of a colored image of the Marshall House, the hotel where Ellsworth was shot, and an image of Ellsworth being shot by innkeeper James W. Jackson. Bottom two...
GLC03617.04
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