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to Frank

Updates his friend on the events concerning the regiment since November of 1864. Writes that K company got into two brawls where men were missing, wounded, or killed. Discusses regimental deaths at the battle of Nashville and personnel promotions.

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to Frank

Writes about his visit to company 36th's encampment. Also writes that he is now working as a military telegraph operator in Athens. Reports on the regimental casualties of the last battle.

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to Frank

Discusses his trip from Huntsville to Bull's Gap. Reports on an accident on the railroad cars where one man was badly injured. Writes that there are about 25 miles of railroad tracks to fix after General Stoneman tore them up. Informs Weeks about...

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to Frank

Writes that in addition to telegraph operator and Adams express agent, he is also acting as rail road agent. He writes that he would not trade his current position for any commission in the regiments. Promises to reply to a letter Frank sent him...

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to Miss Wright

Gives his friend some sarcastic advice on life.

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Poem entitled Pea Ridge Battle

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to John Weeks

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 &...

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to John Weeks

Discusses some crop business and an unknown woman who "is not entitled to respect from anyone".

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to John Weeks

Gives Weeks "permission" to call her at any time he deems proper.

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to John Weeks

Writes that she will not be available at Weeks' request, as her brother has been sick. Also included is a poem written by John Weeks.

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to Lizzie Wright

Writes a friendly yet somewhat romantic letter which includes a three stanza poem.

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to his cousins

Announces that he will be arriving in Clyde next Wednesday eve to visit with his cousins.

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to his brother and sister

Writes that he has sent Libbie her money. Discusses stocks and family members. Provides a list of travel expenses. The letter is continued on November 9th and contains more news of traveling, family, and friends.

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to his brother John

Discusses getting a new horse form his brother John.

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to Thomas Weeks

Writes to inform Weeks that he is still alive and would like to hear from him.

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to John Weeks

Informs Weeks that Surgeons D.W. Young and Hawley are dead. Suggests that Weeks write to George Biddulph for information regarding an assistant surgeon. Lists the names of four soldiers of Company K living in the area, including himself.

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to John Weeks

Writes that he has been trying to get Captain Adams' address but hasn't been successful. Expresses his surprise that he and other soldiers have lived to tell stories of what they experienced during the war. Advises Weeks to contact Captain Adams in...

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to John Weeks

Written on Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. stationery. Writes that he does remember Weeks contracting measles in Rolla and again after the battle of Pea Ridge. Informs Weeks of Captain Adams' address.

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to John Weeks

Confirms that Weeks contracted the measles while in service. Asks that Weeks send him any papers requiring his signature.

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to John Weeks

Writes that he has filled out his recollections of Weeks' case (referring to Weeks contracting the measles while in service). Also writes that John P. Lenhart is willing to make an affidavit on Weeks' behalf. Asks that Weeks return the same favor...

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to John Weeks

Writes that he has forgotten exactly what Weeks' disability was but thinks it was loss of speech due to measles. Asks that Weeks fill out the affidavit with the details of his illness

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to John Weeks

Is happy to hear from "one of our boys that is still alive". Writes that George Biddulph, John Gardon, and Capt. James Hogue are still living in the area. Assures Weeks that any of the men would be willing to help him out with his case.

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to Theodore Rea

Writes to Rea regarding affidavits for his disability. States that he has received affidavits from Al Taft and George Mordoff. Includes a response from Rea stating that he can attest to Weeks disabilities.

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to Theodore Rea

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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to Elon

Asks that his friend attest to his disability. Writes that he has sent a copy of Theodore Rea's certificate as an example.

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to John Weeks and Family

Asks that Weeks and his family come and visit him on his 85th birthday.

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Notary Public Document

Signed by H. J. Baldwin, notary public. A.J. Barney certifies that John Weeks was discharged from the army due to an illness of the lungs in October of 1864. He also certifies that Dr. Parker of Erie County, Ohio treated Weeks.

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Notary Public Document

Signed by E.H. Andress, notary public. Certifies that [E.N. Taft] knew Weeks in 1864 and was afflicted by lung disease which lasted for several years.

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to John and Lizzie Weeks

Writes that it has been a long time since they have written. Discusses family. Includes a note from their sister Em. She discusses news of family and friends.

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to his family

Discusses crops and family news. Writes that he's heard from Fred (a brother) and thinks his base will be Cuba or Clyde. Writes that he is "glad to hear of prospects of Spanish on their knees" referring to events of the Spanish American War.

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Wedding Invitation for the marriage of Mary Eugenie and J.W. Onderdonk

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Wedding Invitation for the marriage of Adelle Daley and Thatcher Vincent.

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Wedding invitation to the wedding of Amelia Thorn and John Youmans.

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An IOU note to Thomas Weeks for $880.39.

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Receipt for payment of $1800 by Mr. Thomas J. Weeks.

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Photograph of John Weeks

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Envelope addressed to Emma Weeks in Erie, Ohio.

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Calling card of Mrs. S.F. Richards

One business card with a name printed on front, note written on back "Old letters of Grandpa Weeks".

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Roster of Eaton Post, No. 55 G.A.R.

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Reunion ribbon for the 36th Illinois volunteers.

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[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

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[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

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[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

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[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

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[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

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[Calling card for John Weeks]

One calling card belonging to John Weeks.

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to "Friend John"

Signed "Charles"

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to "Dear John"

Signed "Charles"

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to "Cousin John"

Signed "George W. Howard"

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to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G.H. Taylor"

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