Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.069 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Cleveland, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.7 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Writes that he is preparing to move as far as Stevenson, Alabama. Warns that the 23rd Army Corps is within ten miles of Cleveland, TN and will be acting in concert with the Cumberland Army. Asks that the impending battle not worry his parents and in retrospect wishes that he had not written about the possible engagement.
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