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

GLC06728.015

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GLC#
GLC06728.015-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
April 11, 1862
Author/Creator
Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882
Title
to his parents
Place Written
Forsyth, Taney county, Missouri
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 17 cm, Width: 10.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writes that he has not marched in ranks since the battle (Pea Ridge). Reports that an artillery lieutenant shot a Benton Hussar. The lieutenant was later struck on the head with a saber several times by another Benton Hussar and was almost killed. Writes that he has been appointed 3rd corporal.

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