Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to Hank
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.060 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 November 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 9.2 x 15.2 cm. Order a Copy
A continuation of the previous letter. Writes that he marched to Chickamauga Creek the day before and spotted rebels burning bridges and their own baggage. Reports that the men have taken 80 pieces of rebel artillery and estimates that they will have 15,000 rebel prisoners. Writes that the envelope and paper are of Confederate style, the envelope being made of wallpaper.
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