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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.021 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Pea Ridge, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 September 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 12.5 x 20.2 Order a Copy

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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