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Weeks, Thomas, fl. 1860 to Lt. Holden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.027 Author/Creator: Weeks, Thomas, fl. 1860 Place Written: Birmingham, Erie County, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Weeks' father, Thomas, inquires about the condition of John after the battle of Perryville. He writes: "so please answer and oblige a fraternal brother." Also included is a response from C.L. Hozl on behalf of Lt. Holden. He writes that John was fine when leaving Perryville, but Lt. Holden has suffered a bad wound in his right arm and is currently in the hospital

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