Letters / Correspondence

Samuel Jones

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Letters table
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1 Robert E. Lee Samuel Jones General: It is reported by General W. E. Jones, in command of the Valley District, that General Milroy has established himself at Petersburg and in the valley of the South Branch of the Potomac,... Dec. 29, 1862
2 Robert E. Lee Samuel Jones General: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 6th instant, and approve of the course you have adopted with reference to General Jenkins’ cavalry brigade. I hope that... Jan. 12, 1863
3 Robert E. Lee Samuel Jones General: I have just received your letter of the 25th ultimo. I will endeavor to make the exchange of cavalry you propose. I have telegraphed you to send General Jenkins to Staunton, or the most... May 9, 1863
4 Robert E. Lee Samuel Jones General: I have received your letter of the 22d ultimo, and regret that I cannot at this time spare any troops from this army to re-enforce you. General Meade is again advancing on this line,... Nov. 3, 1863
5 Robert E. Lee Samuel Jones General: It is with difficulty that I can procure meat for this army, even by issuing half rations. Mr. William Eggleston, Eggleston’s Springs, Giles County, is the commissary agent for District... Jan. 5, 1864