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Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860 to John Weeks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.087 Author/Creator: Pratt, Emery, fl. 1860 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 1865 Pagination: 2 p : envelope Height: 14 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

Asks Weeks why it has taken him so long to respond to Pratt's letter. He is anxious to hear from other soldiers especially "old comrades". Has begun to take a liking to the south, especially Texas. Encloses three dollars for a blanket, pencil & book, and interest.

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