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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

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