Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.047 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Murfreesboro, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p : envelope ; 12.5 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes that he has little duty to do except for picket duty. Comments on Hooker and states " I think I can see Hooker dying the same death as did Burnside and Little Mac." Discusses the Missouri compromise and abolition. Accuses his father of being a "radical abolitionist". Writes that he received a paper from his sister Sarah Ann a few days ago.
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