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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.015 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Forsyth, Taney county, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 April 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 17 cm, Width: 10.5 cm Order a Copy

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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