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Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.006 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Rolla, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 December 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he is just recovering from the measles and is feeling "morbid". Reports that General Sigel is camped close by with six thousand men. Also reports that Major General Alexander Asboth is at Gasconade with many men. Written at Camp Rolla

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