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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.025 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Bardstown, KY Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 October 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he is seven miles south of Bardstown and the rebels fled before the company arrived. Reports that General Thomas' division had a skirmish the day before yesterday. Writes that Buell is hated by his men.

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