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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.

GLC06728.097

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.

GLC06728.098

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.

GLC06728.099

17 February 1882

Elliot, John, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Writes that he has filled out his recollections of Weeks' case (referring to Weeks contracting the measles while in service). Also writes that John P. Lenhart is willing to make an affidavit on Weeks' behalf. Asks that Weeks return the same favor by recollecting and documenting Elliot's rheumatic neuralgia and chronic diarrhea.

GLC06728.100

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

GLC06728.101

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.

GLC06728.102

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.

GLC06728.103

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.

GLC06728.104

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

15 December 1883

Weeks, Thomas, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks and Family

Asks that Weeks and his family come and visit him on his 85th birthday.

GLC06728.106

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.

GLC06728.108

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.

GLC06728.109

22 March 1890

Weeks, B.K., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

4 August 1898

Weeks, John, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Discusses crops and family news. Writes that he's heard from Fred (a brother) and thinks his base will be Cuba or Clyde. Writes that he is "glad to hear of prospects of Spanish on their knees" referring to events of the Spanish American War.

GLC06728.111