Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.008 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Rolla, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 18, 1861 Pagination: Order a Copy
Feels it will be impossible for him to get furlough or discharged. Reports that the colonel is under arrest for fraud and the chaplain for collecting two months wages more than was due to him. Two lieutenants and the Quarter Master are also under arrest. Has asked his captain about joining a Free Masons; lodge. Written at Camp Rolla
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