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1. R. W. Jones Letter - July 9, 1892 - July 9, 1892

   R. W. Jones has been thinking about the Battle of the Crater. He finds that the passage of time makes it difficult to distinguish the facts as he knows them, from other statements made by others that have different impressions. There are three distinct things he remembers well; "1. My being on the right. 2. My standing before the regiment and giving orders. 3. My command - Forward." Continuing with his discussion on General Mahone's earlier st...

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2. R. W. Jones Letter - June 2, 1892 - June 2, 1892

   R. W. Jones writes to Bernard that he has just read the "Rural Messenger" of May 28th. Reading the article "Maryland Campaign of 1862", written by Bernard, revived many memories. Jones is responding to the request, within the article, for soldiers to make corrections to any errors. In response to Bernard's statement concerning condition of the Brigade and Regiments after the 2nd Battle of Manassas - "The small detachment composing the 12th Vi...

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3. R. W. Jones letter - June 22, 1892 - June 22, 1892

   R.W. Jones writes Bernard that he has received his letter, and was much interested in his address on the Battle of the Crater. Jones addresses some questions posed by Bernard. 1. Question as to the time of the attack made by the Virginia Brigade, under Colonel Weisiger and directed by General Mahone, on the enemy who occupied the former Confederate line north of the Crater. Jones states that he had no watch, but it was before nine o'clock. ...

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4. R. W. Jones Letter - May 30, 1892 - May 30, 1892

   R. W. Jones writes Bernard that he has a sample copy of "The Rural Messenger" in which he saw that Bernard is publishing "War Talks of Confederate Veterans." Jones also has his June advance sheets of an address Bernard expected to deliver at the Crater, and Jones mentions that he sent Bernard notes on his observations. He also would be glad to read his address as delivered. Jones is at a loss concerning the account he related of his having bee...

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5. R. W. Jones Letter - November 17, 1892 - November 17, 1892

   R. W. Jones writes and thanks Bernard for paying him the compliment of placing his picture in "War Talks of Confederate Veterans." Jones is sending a small picture taken in 1862 Petersburg, when the 12th Virginia Infantry came up from the evacuation of Norfolk. Mrs. Jones intends to enlarge it and desires its return. Jones has a cabinet size picture, taken in 1868 by J. R. Rockwell in Petersburg, in citizen's dress. If Bernard prefers that on...

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6. R. W. Jones Letter of May 20, 1893 - May 20, 1893

   A brief note from R. W. Jones to Bernard saying he is sorry for being late in sending the $2.00 for "War Talks of Confederate Veterans" and begs forgiveness. He also thanks Bernard for the extra copies of the pictures and if he had the time would write about his appreciation of the value of Bernard's book and its contribution to the history of that period.

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