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Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 to John Weeks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.099 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 Place Written: Antrim, Kansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 May 1880 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.8 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

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

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