Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.034 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 January 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Reports that he has a flesh wound in his right hip from the recent battle (battle of Murfreesboro). Also writes that he was taken prisoner and paroled. Ninety-six men from his company went to battle of which twenty-five men were killed or wounded. Reports that the commander of the company was taken prisoner.
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