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Hammond, M.J., fl. 1860 to John Weeks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.098 Author/Creator: Hammond, M.J., fl. 1860 Place Written: Wayne, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1880 Pagination: 2 p : envelope Height: 13.8 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Written on Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. stationery. Writes that he does remember Weeks contracting measles in Rolla and again after the battle of Pea Ridge. Informs Weeks of Captain Adams' address.

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