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Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.053 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 September 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 32 cm Order a Copy

Writes that the Benton Banner is defunct because most of the soldiers have gone home. Is pleased by the news that Ohio will be drafted. Writes that he is expecting to be paid soon. Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp

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