30 November 1864

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Apologizes for not being able to write. Writes that he became very sick and applied for furlough shortly after an order had been issued to furlough all soldiers (from Illinois) in hospital that were unfit for field service. He also writes about being home to cast his first ballot for "Uncle Abraham". Discusses what he's been doing while on furlough.

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29 December 1864

Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 half rations, which is tough, but he can endure it as he has two more years of service. Written near Rodgersville, Alabama.

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February 6, 1865

Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Updates his friend on the events concerning the regiment since November of 1864. Writes that K company got into two brawls where men were missing, wounded, or killed. Discusses regimental deaths at the battle of Nashville and personnel promotions.

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February 3, 1865

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Writes about his visit to company 36th's encampment. Also writes that he is now working as a military telegraph operator in Athens. Reports on the regimental casualties of the last battle.

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7 April 1865

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Discusses his trip from Huntsville to Bull's Gap. Reports on an accident on the railroad cars where one man was badly injured. Writes that there are about 25 miles of railroad tracks to fix after General Stoneman tore them up. Informs Weeks about various personnel promotions.

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12 April 1865

Smith, Romain, fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Writes that in addition to telegraph operator and Adams express agent, he is also acting as rail road agent. He writes that he would not trade his current position for any commission in the regiments. Promises to reply to a letter Frank sent him over a month ago.

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30 April 1865

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Wright

Gives his friend some sarcastic advice on life.

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circa 1861-1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph manuscript

Title: Poem entitled Pea Ridge Battle

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June 1865

Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Asks Weeks why it has taken him so long to respond to Pratt's letter. He is anxious to hear from other soldiers especially "old comrades". Has begun to take a liking to the south, especially Texas. Encloses three dollars for a blanket, pencil & book, and interest.

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22 July 1865

Weeks, Henry, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Discusses some crop business and an unknown woman who "is not entitled to respect from anyone".

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5 September 1865

Wright, Lizzie, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Gives Weeks "permission" to call her at any time he deems proper.

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15 April 1866

Wright, Lizzie, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Writes that she will not be available at Weeks' request, as her brother has been sick. Also included is a poem written by John Weeks.

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12 October 1866

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lizzie Wright

Writes a friendly yet somewhat romantic letter which includes a three stanza poem.

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18 July 1869

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his cousins

Announces that he will be arriving in Clyde next Wednesday eve to visit with his cousins.

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7 November 1869

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother and sister

Writes that he has sent Libbie her money. Discusses stocks and family members. Provides a list of travel expenses. The letter is continued on November 9th and contains more news of traveling, family, and friends.

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23 November 1869

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother John

Discusses getting a new horse form his brother John.

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8 December 1872

Shoaf, David, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Weeks

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

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22 December 1879

Elliot, John F., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Informs Weeks that Surgeons D.W. Young and Hawley are dead. Suggests that Weeks write to George Biddulph for information regarding an assistant surgeon. Lists the names of four soldiers of Company K living in the area, including himself.

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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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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.

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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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