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Adams, J.Q. (fl. 1860-) to John Weeks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.101 Author/Creator: Adams, J.Q. (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Antrim, KS Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 February 1882 Pagination: 1 p : envelope ; 12.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he has forgotten exactly what Weeks' disability was but thinks it was loss of speech due to measles. Asks that Weeks fill out the affidavit with the details of his illness

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