Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.061 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Strawberry Plains, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 12.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Has been too busy marching and hasn't had a chance to write. Reports that General Granger's corps and Wood's and Sheridan's divisions are there. Is expecting Longstreet to get to Virginia as fast as possible. Hopes to take Richmond before leaving the service. Encloses a Masonic badge found in Decatur during a march.
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