17 March 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Describes the Battle of Pea Ridge. Writes that the enemy lost about half its men with three thousand killed and wounded. Also writes that guns, muskets, and rifles are found stacked in the woods from soldiers that won't fight anymore and have gone home. Written at Camp Shearer.

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11 April 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has not marched in ranks since the battle (Pea Ridge). Reports that an artillery lieutenant shot a Benton Hussar. The lieutenant was later struck on the head with a saber several times by another Benton Hussar and was almost killed. Writes that he has been appointed 3rd corporal.

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20 April 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he is six miles east from Forsyth, Mo., guarding a mill. Complains that the weather has been miserable and is made worse by the fact that he is corporal of a guard for the day. Is expecting to move tomorrow, but is not sure where. Is glad to hear of so many victories in the Eastern department. Writes that if Memphis is taken, the Confederacy will be crushed.

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3 June 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan [King]

Reports that the enemy has been cut off while on the Tombigbee River. Cannonading has been heard every day as well as prisoners taken in. Writes that rebel paper is pretty and that there is plenty available in the area. Also writes that the corn is about two feet high and the wheat is ripe. The letter includes a note from King to Weeks' father.

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August 1, 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Updates his father on the commanders of the regiment. Writes that General Asboth is the Brigadier General, Nicolas Grensel is the colonel and also a member of the Free Masons;. Lieutenant Colonel Joselyn and Major Barry have resigned and Capt. J.Q. Adams (also a Mason) is very sick. Complains that the quality of clothes they are receiving is not as good as before. Would like to see his family but has a "good a will as ever to obliterate rebellion". Writes that he is in favor of the confiscation and emancipation bill if colonization is strictly attended to. Reports that a Negro was…

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6 September 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Writes that there was a brush with secesh cavalry who charged into the 7th Kansas cavalry. Seventeen men were killed two of which belong to Weeks' regiment. Describes his experience in Arkansas so far and writes that he was almost hit by firing enemies. Hopes that he will be home before the next fourth of July. Inquires about the Masons.

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October 19, 1861

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Newspaper

Title: Sandusky Weekly Register

One newspaper of the "Sandusky Weekly Register," dated October 19, 1861.

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6 September 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his parents]

Reports that he has left Rienzi and will be going to either Cincinnati or Louisville, KY. Writes that Corinth is heavily fortified and is presently deserted. Would like to see his parents if he travels to Cincinnati.

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February 10, 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has just been paid twenty-six dollars. Has been ordered to March to Springfield tomorrow morning. His regiment is under command of Sigel. Asks his parents to collect a sixty-five dollar note he has if anything should happen to him. Will send his parents forty dollars to spend.

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22 May [1862]

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has marched about one thousand miles since he left Rolla. He is expecting to move sometime soon, but does not know where. Verifies that there were about three thousand Indians at the battle (Pea Ridge), some of which were prisoners.

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February 7, 1863

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he has had worse treatment since being paroled and will not be doing guard duty while he is on parole. Comments that if the fighting were left to the officers, there would be another Bull Run. Plans to visit home if he gets paid soon. Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp

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February 28, 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother and sister

Writes that he is having trouble with his lungs but is in comfortable winter quarters. Believes that contrary to newspaper reports, Longstreet's forces will attack in Georgia not Knoxville. Akins his like of soldiering to a cat's love for hot soap and writes that the rebel forces shoot carelessly. Names the battles he's participated which include Pea Ridge, Perryville, Stone River, and Mission Ridge. Gives an account of men in his company that were killed or wounded in Stone River, Chickamauga, and Mission Ridge. Tells his siblings that he will teach them how to make a soldier's holiday…

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