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Dr. Joseph Jones was tin- first Si-cn-tary of the Southern Histori- cal Society upon its institution at New Orleans, May i, 1869. Its welfare has ever since been dear to his heart.

His \\as a nature- of purest purpose of absolute fidelity. He had been unflagging in his efforts sinn- the conclusion of the war to secure a roster of the Medical Corps of the Confederate States Army, and a record of its labors.

He had committed to the Southern Historical Society the volumi- nous result of his devoted efforts, for preservation in its collections. In the last volume of the Southern Historical Society Papers (XXII ) a portion of his valuable work was presented. Since then, for pur- poses of reference, Dr. Jones recalled his MS. It is to be hoped that his representatives will restore it to the custody of the Society.

R. A. B.