John Jones letters, 1798-1813.

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John Jones letters, 1798-1813.

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This collection contains letters from John Jones to Governor James Jackson and Joseph Jones, as well as a letter from Seaborn Jones to his cousin, Joseph Jones. In his letters to Jackson, Jones mentions Native American "intrusions," charges brought by Isaac Lafaver against Major Gaither, and militia affairs. His letter to Joseph Jones asks for information on family and friends and mentions Napoleon Bonaparte and Aaron Burr. Joseph Jones was a cousin of John Jones and lived in Petersburg, Virginia. Seaborn Jones' letter to Joseph tells of the deaths of his siblings, Susan, John, James and Abram; the letter has a postscript from Robert Jones, Jr. All of the letters in this collection are photocopies.

1 folder (.05 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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Georgia Historical Society

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