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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.023 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Covington, KY Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 September 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Arrived in Cincinnati at 3 am. Writes that he is nostalgic being in his old state again. Asks his parents to visit him.

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