Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.043 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Reports that rebels captured a train and killed several soldiers a few days ago. After capturing the train they burned it and later skedddled. Included is a letter written the next day in which he writes that he saw Lafayette [Miller] and George Schaffer when he visited Co. G of 101st Ohio. Writes of some possible upcoming vacancies in the regiment.
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