8 June 1891

Lemon, George, fl. 1860

Autograph document signed

Title: Pension claim

Form letter regarding John Weeks' pension entitlement. Weeks will receive $2 a month back pay from September 23, 1864 to February 18, 1891.

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12 May 1891

Racum, Green, fl. 1891

Autograph document signed

Title: Certificate for Pension

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6 November 1864

Pratt, E.W., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Explains why he has taken so long to write. Discusses an incident where a man shot a fellow soldier in the head by mistake. Writes that they are going to be paid soon.

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January 12, 1880

Elliot, John F., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Writes that he has been trying to get Captain Adams' address but hasn't been successful. Expresses his surprise that he and other soldiers have lived to tell stories of what they experienced during the war. Advises Weeks to contact Captain Adams in order to obtain a certificate needed to apply for his pension. Reports on news of other soldiers in the company.

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15 May 1880

Hammond, M.J., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Written on Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. stationery. Writes that he does remember Weeks contracting measles in Rolla and again after the battle of Pea Ridge. Informs Weeks of Captain Adams' address.

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31 May 1880

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Confirms that Weeks contracted the measles while in service. Asks that Weeks send him any papers requiring his signature.

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February 21, 1882

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

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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16 March 1882

Lenhart, John, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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26 May 1882

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodore Rea

Writes to Rea regarding affidavits for his disability. States that he has received affidavits from Al Taft and George Mordoff. Includes a response from Rea stating that he can attest to Weeks disabilities.

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circa 1861-1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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19 June 1882

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elon

Asks that his friend attest to his disability. Writes that he has sent a copy of Theodore Rea's certificate as an example.

GLC06728.105

January 17, 1887

Barney, A.J., fl. 1860

Autograph document signed

Title: Notary Public Document

Signed by H. J. Baldwin, notary public. A.J. Barney certifies that John Weeks was discharged from the army due to an illness of the lungs in October of 1864. He also certifies that Dr. Parker of Erie County, Ohio treated Weeks.

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January 17,1887

Taft, E.N., fl. 1860

Autograph document signed

Title: Notary Public Document

Signed by E.H. Andress, notary public. Certifies that [E.N. Taft] knew Weeks in 1864 and was afflicted by lung disease which lasted for several years.

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24 October 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Glad to hear she is well; he is also well. Leg has improved so much that he can "[wear] my boot some and run some on it." The rest of his company arrived today to pitch tents for the winter. Sent ten dollars from Washington and twenty by express from camp, but she has not said if she received it. Tells her to "take care of the corn and potatoes" as soon as possible before the weather gets too cold. Hopes she can do her best during the harvest. There will not be any battles this winter. Heard from James the other day and found out that he is fighting in the Shenandoah Valley. There are nine…

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25 October 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

The weather has cooled recently, but it is still nice out. Leg has recuperated significantly and "has got almost well." Put a book in with the letter. Had meant to put it with an earlier letter but forgot. Put two pennies for Oscar in the letter he wrote last night. Reminds her to tell him about the money he had sent her. Asks her to put her trust in the Lord as he has.

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18 December 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Is very healthy: "cough is most well, my appetite is first rate, and I feel first rate." Leg is still a bit sore, but it is getting better. Fayette is healthy, but Joseph has the mumps. Eats all he can get at, and gets enough food. Moved about a mile and a half from where they had been in order to get more wood. General Gregory says that they might be putting up their shanties there. Would greatly appreciate it if she sent him his box. Wishes he could see her and Oscar, but his faith in the Lord has given him patience. Will likely wait out the winter at his current position. By the time…

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January 1, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Wishes her a happy new year. Everyone is healthy except Joseph, who has a cold but is recovering. Glad to hear she is all well. Heard about the note from Armstrong; thought Betsey was going to let her have some money. Advises her that if Betsey will not let her have any money, she should talk to Jerome and see if he will give her some money to pay Armstrong with. Will hopefully receive some pay soon that he can send up to cover whatever money is owed. Asks if the creditors will wait for him to get paid so he can cover the debt. If she pays him $30, maybe he will wait until fall to be paid the…

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January 12, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Letter is printed on U. S. Christian Commission stationery. All are well and hope the same is true of her and Oscar. His health is "the best that it has been since I was shot." Received his fourteenth letter from her the night before. Urges her to look out for herself. Glad that she got that money to pay off the creditors. Once he gets paid, he will send his salary home so that she can pay whomever needs the money and still have some left over for herself. He can pay the rest once he returns home in the fall. Discussed the financial situation with Fayette. Asks her to tell Jane that he thinks…

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January 13, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Leg is "almost well." Received two letters from her the night before. Glad she got most of the wood drawn. Weather is warm and nice. Has been cooking most of the day. Does not have time to write much. Soldiers went looking for some boats today that were carrying supplies. "We don't get many papers here." Glad she did not buy anything from Betsey. Wants to know how much money is left, and tells her to save as much of that money as possible. Tells her to feed the cows some meal before they come in "so that they will be a-gaining when they come in." It is very important to keep the cows well-fed…

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January 18, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

All are healthy. Fayette "is the fattest that I ever saw him and his health is tip top." Joseph is healthy, and John "grunts some but I guess he always will." Has heard from a letter that Fayette received that [Serrisey] is staying with her friend [Prudy], but he does not want her coming over to his house because she "[is not] fit to be in a hog pen." It is very cold at camp, and the ground has almost frozen. Has heard that he will not be paid until the first of March. Until then, she will have to do "the best you can." "There is a great many men down here that are making bets that the war…

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February 3, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

All are healthy; hopes the same is true back home. Leg is improving. Received another letter from her this morning. Weather is "quite cold," especially at night. Hopes the war will be over before spring so that he will not face any extensive fighting. Thinks that leaders are working to end the war, and "it is very still along the line." Thinks Leonard and Betsey made her a very nice present. She should buy what she needs to live on and not much else, because he will not be paid until the middle of March. She should also be sure to give enough slop to the heifer, but she should also be sure…

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February 24, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

He, Joseph, and Fayette are all healthy. Leg is basically fully healed. Hopes this letter will find her in a similarly good condition and "enjoying the blessings of heaven." Has built a very good shanty to stay in. Washburn returned Monday. Will be staying at this camp until the ground is softer in the spring. They cannot move artillery until then. Received four months worth of pay worth $71.45. Plans on sending all but $5 of it home. Will send it in a letter "part of it at a time." It is possible that he will not be paid again until his time is out. Would love to be home with her and Oscar.…

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February 25, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Feels "first rate." All are getting along well. Leg is feeling very good. Hopes she and Oscar are also well. Wishes he were home, but is contented to stay out his term. The time until he comes home will not seem so long once the weather gets warmer. It is sunny but cold today. Had to go and draw rations for the company and then cook them alone. This is his only duty now that he has begun to cook. John is still at the hospital at City Point. Fayette received a letter that they think is from him, but they cannot be sure because it is unsigned. Another man moved into his tent, making five…

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2 March 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

All are healthy. Received his 37th letter from her last night. "Sorry" that the letter contained $2 in greenbacks, because he had been sending money to her. Glad to hear she is in good health. Has rained all day very hard. He and Fayette have been washing shirts nearly all day; have made $1.80 each. Hoping to make some spending money. Will put $10 in this letter to send to her. Will only keep $1.50 for himself. Sends his love to Leonard, Betsey, Jane, and Samantha; would love to see Charles and Matilda. "Only six months more" until he will be home. Until then, she must "keep good courage and…

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4 March 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

All are healthy. Leg does not swell anymore, and is as good as new. Joseph, Fayette, and Guernsey are all out on picket duty. Was very windy in the morning and rainy the night before, but it is now sunny. Just got two more letters from her. Glad to hear the weather is getting warmer back home. May be at this camp for a month or two. It is the middle of the "rainy season now, for it rains about every day." Hoping to receive $20 per month for the work he has done since January 1. The last time, they were only paid through December 31, 1864. Cooks and carries rations for the company. Wants to…

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