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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.031 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p : envelope ; 12.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that General Negley is in command of the post. He has five months of pay overdue and does not know when he will get paid. Has heard from Holden who is not expected to live long. Reports that five men in the company have been killed.

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