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Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.068 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Loudon, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 April 1864 Pagination: 3 p . ; 12.7 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Complains of poor weather at camp. Writes that the "old 36" (36th regiment) is on its way from Nashville to Loudon

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