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Lenhart, John (fl. 1860-) to John Weeks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06728.102 Author/Creator: Lenhart, John (fl. 1860-) Place Written: St. Charles, IL Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 March 1882 Pagination: 2 p. ; 12.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

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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