Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882 to his parents

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GLC#
GLC06728.003-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
17 October 1861
Author/Creator
Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882
Title
to his parents
Place Written
Rolla, Missouri
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Reports that some of the soldiers of the company are ill but not dangerously. Describes his uniform equipment, and food at camp. Writes that a prisoner, a lieutenant of Brig. General James McBride was brought in. Prisoners are often brought in and discharged under oath. Asks that his parents send him a newspaper occasionally. Written at Camp Rolla

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