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Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to Sarah Anne

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.041 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 12.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that he sent his overcoat to Oberlin as bail to his own name. Is expecting to leave tomorrow but does not mention where.

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