Noble Wimberly Jones letters and obituary, 1760-1805.

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Noble Wimberly Jones letters and obituary, 1760-1805.

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This collection consists of letters to and from Noble Wimberly Jones, as well as his obituary. Included are seven letters to Noble Wimberly Jones from his father, Noble Jones, regarding family news, politics, the death of King Georgia II and coronation of King George III; a letter from Samuel Stirk to Jones congratulating Jones on his election as a delegate to Congress, mentioning military successes, and the election of Governor Nathan Brownson; George Jones to his father, Noble Wimberly Jones, regarding Native American depredations in the Midway district and stating that he will join his father in Charleston as soon as possible; and a letter from Noble Wimberly Jones to his son, George, containing news of family and friends. The obituary is in an unknown hand.

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