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Weeks, John F. (fl. 1860) to his parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.008 Author/Creator: Weeks, John F. (fl. 1860) Place Written: Camp Rolla, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 December 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; docket ; 20.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Feels it will be impossible for him to get furlough or discharged. Reports that the colonel is under arrest for fraud and the chaplain for collecting two months wages more than was due to him. Two lieutenants and the Quarter Master are also under arrest. Has asked his captain about joining a Free Masons; lodge.

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