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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.013 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: near Sugar Creek, Benton County, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 March 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 30 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Reports that he has survived the battle (most likely the battle of Pea Ridge, fought on March 7th). Writes that it's been reported that Ben McCullough was killed by someone in Weeks' regiment. The battle lasted three days of which the last two were particularly severe.

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