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Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to Theodore Rea

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.104 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1864 Pagination: 2 p : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

A partial letter most likely included with letter #103. Written in Weeks' hand writing; this letter appears to be a standard statement of the content Weeks wanted included in the affidavits in support of his application for pension.

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