Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to Nathan [King]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.018 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Corinth, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 June 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope : docket ; 23 x 18 cm. Order a Copy
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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