Edward Jones Letter, 1861

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Edward Jones Letter, 1861

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Edward Jones, son of William Green Jones and Mary Christmas Johnston Jones, was born circa 1833 in Warren County, N.C. Jones enlisted as a private in Company F, 12th North Carolina Infantry Regiment, on 18 April 1861. He died 16 August 1862. The collection comprises one letter from Edward Jones to his sister, written 16 August 1861 from Camp Carolina, Norfolk County, Va. In the letter, Jones described the regiment's drilling activities; possible engagements; and camp conditions, particulary in regards to soldiers' health, medical treatment, and deaths. A transcript of the letter includes research notes by Richard F. Barnes, the collection's donor, on people, places, and events mentioned by Jones.

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Jones, Edward, -1862

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Edward Jones, son of William Green Jones and Mary Christmas Johnston Jones, was born circa 1833 in Warren County, N.C. Jones enlisted as a private in Company F, 12th North Carolina Infantry Regiment, on 18 April 1861. He died 16 August 1862. From the description of Edward Jones letter, 1862. WorldCat record id: 137239992 Edward Jones, son of William Green Jones and Mary Christmas Johnston Jones, was born circa 1833 in Warren County, N.C . Jones enlisted as a private in Compa...