Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.045 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p : envelope ; 12.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he visited the 101st and saw Billy Hutchinson and George Morse. Reports that the fortifications are of exceptional quality; better than those in Corinth. Has sent sixty dollars to his parents and asks them to save a dollar from the amount to purchase stamps. Reports that the troops were firing on picket most of the night.
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