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to Etta

Writes that he is on picket duty twice a week and that he was recently in Knoxville. Reports that contraband come into the lines every day to list for sugar. Also reports that the troops are currently engaged at Dandridge.

GLC06728.039

to his sisters

Complains about the monotony of the barracks. Left for Vicksburg early in the morning. Describes the eating habits of the soldiers and compares them to pigs eating swill. Writes that his eating utensils consist of a tin cup and a jack knife.

GLC06728.040

to Frank

Describes a series of events including a skirmish with General Hood's forces and the battles of Franklin and Nashville. Writes that some men from the company were lost and some "pretty badly demoralized". Also writes that the soldiers are living on...

GLC06728.080

to Thomas Weeks

Writes to inform Weeks that he is still alive and would like to hear from him.

GLC06728.095

to John Weeks

Is happy to hear from "one of our boys that is still alive". Writes that George Biddulph, John Gardon, and Capt. James Hogue are still living in the area. Assures Weeks that any of the men would be willing to help him out with his case.

GLC06728.102

to John and Lizzie Weeks

Writes that it has been a long time since they have written. Discusses family. Includes a note from their sister Em. She discusses news of family and friends.

GLC06728.110

diary belonging to John F. Weeks--Includes entries for almost every day of the year 1862.

includes what looks like a peacock feather

GLC06728.138

[Poem about soldiers]

Four line poem about soldiers.

GLC07687.176

to Edwin B. Sherzer

GLC05755.111

to Parents

GLC07687.016