Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.014 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Benton County, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 32 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Describes the Battle of Pea Ridge. Writes that the enemy lost about half its men with three thousand killed and wounded. Also writes that guns, muskets, and rifles are found stacked in the woods from soldiers that won't fight anymore and have gone home. Written at Camp Shearer.
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