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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.042 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Clarkville, Montgomery County, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Reports that rebels have taken possession of a part of the Cumberland River, fifteen miles away. The rebels also burned a boat filled with sutler's goods. Describes the town of Clarksville and writes that there are two regiments of infantry, a battery, and some cavalry stationed there

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