Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to sister Ettie
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.055 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 September 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Writes that Rosecrans was in Chattanooga with his regiment and he wishes he were there. Asks how his siblings Josh and Martt are getting along. Writes that rations have been reduced to half, but there is still plenty of potatoes and beef. Urges Ettie to send the pictures he's been waiting for as quickly as possible. Has sent home a selection of pictures of the regiment. Writes that the paymaster will be looking into whether the sentence of a court martial for paroled men is authorized. Thinks that paroled men are not soldiers. Believes there is a possibility that he will be discharged next March and that Lee is in "his last stretch". Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp
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