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Elliot, John F., fl. 1860 to John Weeks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.097 Author/Creator: Elliot, John F., fl. 1860 Place Written: St. Charles, IL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 12, 1880 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he has been trying to get Captain Adams' address but hasn't been successful. Expresses his surprise that he and other soldiers have lived to tell stories of what they experienced during the war. Advises Weeks to contact Captain Adams in order to obtain a certificate needed to apply for his pension. Reports on news of other soldiers in the company.

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