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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.036 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Louisville, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 3, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

He is being kept in a dark room and is accompanied by "greybacks" and five or six others from the regiment. His wound is healing slowly, but doing well. Expects to be called to go to St. Louis. Written at the Exchange Barracks.

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