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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.022 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Odin, IL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1862 Pagination: 2 p : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Reports that they are moving towards "Dixie's Army" slowly. Describes how he arrived to Odin Illinois. Asks that his parents visit him while he's in Illinois. Includes what seems to be a short poem on the verso of the page.

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