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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.011 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 25, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : clipping : envelope : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he will be marching to Springfield, about 70 miles from his present location, to "bag old Price". Also includes a newspaper clipping reporting that the 36th Illinois has left for the West.

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