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Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his sister Ettie Weeks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.072 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Georgia Wilderness Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 June 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.7 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writes that they have been under musketry attack for eight days, but their works have been a safe place. Hopes that more one-year men will be drafted into the war. Asks his father about the late quotations of gold and how it will affect their interests. Reports that the 15th Corps. took position on the left to relieve Hooker who is moving into Marietta.
Also reports that during this campaign, the regiment has lost 83 men killed and wounded.

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