Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.074 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p : envelope Height: 12.7 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Writes that he was following the Augusta Railroad while skirmishing. Updates his parents on other soldiers from home. Inquires about recruitment at home. Reports on some of the movements of his company. Writes that Colonel Miller has died after being wounded a month ago. Also writes that his captain, George Biddulph is in the hospital. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.
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