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Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.003 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Rolla, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Reports that some of the soldiers of the company are ill but not dangerously. Describes his uniform equipment, and food at camp. Writes that a prisoner, a lieutenant of Brig. General James McBride was brought in. Prisoners are often brought in and discharged under oath. Asks that his parents send him a newspaper occasionally. Written at Camp Rolla

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