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Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to Theodore Rea

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.103 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Clyde, OH Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 May 1882 Pagination: 3 p : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to Rea regarding affidavits for his disability. States that he has received affidavits from Al Taft and George Mordoff. Includes a response from Rea stating that he can attest to Weeks disabilities.

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