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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.037 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he has had worse treatment since being paroled and will not be doing guard duty while he is on parole. Comments that if the fighting were left to the officers, there would be another Bull Run. Plans to visit home if he gets paid soon. Written at the Benton Barracks Union Military Camp

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