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Receipt for payment of $1800 by Mr. Thomas J. Weeks.

GLC06728.118

An IOU note to Thomas Weeks for $880.39.

GLC06728.117

to his parents

Writes that seven confederate spies have been caught and are being held in the guardhouse. Reports that General Fremont has left to cut off reinforcements from Price and McCulloch at Lexington. Writes that he is at the location where Col. Franz...

GLC06728.002

to Sarah [Mason]

Writes that she attended a New Year's Eve party. Reports that she has been employed as a second cook for the Newburg Asylum and is enjoying her employment.

GLC06728.001

[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

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[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

GLC06728.128

to his parents

Reports that some of the soldiers of the company are ill but not dangerously. Describes his uniform equipment, and food at camp. Writes that a prisoner, a lieutenant of Brig. General James McBride was brought in. Prisoners are often brought in and...

GLC06728.003

Sandusky Weekly Register

One newspaper of the "Sandusky Weekly Register," dated October 19, 1861.

GLC06728.143

Envelope addressed to Emma Weeks in Erie, Ohio.

GLC06728.120

[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

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[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

GLC06728.129

to his parents

Writes that there are fifty prisoners digging trenches to place cannons in. Also includes a letter written October 31st. Hs just returned from regimental review. Writes that he would like to become a member of the Free Masons; and would welcome...

GLC06728.004

to his family

Writes that he is feeling better, though he still can't speak aloud. Reports that three companies of infantry went to Salem to clear a band of rebels. There is rumor that General Price has been replaced but the rumor has not been confirmed. Writes...

GLC06728.007

Calling card of Mrs. S.F. Richards

One business card with a name printed on front, note written on back "Old letters of Grandpa Weeks".

GLC06728.121

Poem entitled Pea Ridge Battle

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[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

GLC06728.124

[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

GLC06728.127

[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

GLC06728.130

The Benton Banner (manuscript camp newspaper)

Includes an editorial section, news, and original writings by soldiers including poems and essays. Edited by S. J. Mansfield and John F. Weeks.

GLC06728.133

[Wallet belonging to John Weeks]

One wallet belonging to John Weeks.

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to his sister Etta

Reports that fifteen prisoners were caught and sent to headquarters for examination. Describes how picket guard is done. Writes that it will cost one dollar to get his picture taken. Written at Camp Rolla

GLC06728.005

to Theodore Rea

A partial letter most likely included with letter #103. Written in Weeks' hand writing; this letter appears to be a standard statement of the content Weeks wanted included in the affidavits in support of his application for pension.

GLC06728.104

to his parents

Feels it will be impossible for him to get furlough or discharged. Reports that the colonel is under arrest for fraud and the chaplain for collecting two months wages more than was due to him. Two lieutenants and the Quarter Master are also under...

GLC06728.008

Works of Defense Surrounding Rienzi Tishomingo Co. Mississippi

One map depicting the Rienzi Tishomingo Co. in Mississippi.

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Photograph of John Weeks

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