During the Civil War, Jones served in Company G of the 41st Alabama Infantry Regiment; he was killed in the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. In the letter he discusses his "tolible good helth" after recovering from the mumps, and he...
John writes from an army hospital in France, where he is being treated for mumps. In the letter he describes food, work, and leisure activities in the army; mentions new acquaintances, some of whom are from Alabama; and thanks his family for the...
2009-06-25
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