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DFA1D16E-A2D0-4568-959C-9C71AB39F440.pdf
Richardson was a resident of Van Zandt County, Texas, who enlisted in the 22nd Infantry in Texas but then deserted in Louisiana in 1863. He spent the remainder of the war with his brother-in-law in Clark County, Missouri, but then applied for amnesty…

Notice from Purchasing Officer about WF Weeks, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frame 318.pdf
This notice issued at Harrisburg states that William F. Weeks was making barrels for the government, though this probably refers to slaves that he had hired out to do the work.

WF Weeks to Harriet Weeks, January 25, 1864, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frames 300-302.pdf
William F. Weeks conveys news to his sister of their mother's death, and also reports on his expected movements. While currently at his camp near Houston, he is leaving to "Judge Still's," where he had hired out some "negroes" that he wanted to move…

Maggie Weeks to John Moore, January 25, 1864, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frames 298-299.pdf
Weeks writes to console Moore on the death of his wife, and also to inform him that Charlie is still in Texas waiting to haul government stores to Shreveport. Before Mary Weeks Moore's death, she writes, "her servants left her, & gave her much…

Letter from Allie Weeks, January 1864, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frames 294-296.pdf
Weeks writes from Freestone County describing the terms on which she and Mrs. Brashear have hired out their hands, which she believes to be very favorable. She describes the employer as "much more liberal than the Texians generally are."

Alfred C Weeks to John Moore, January 13, 1864, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frames 286-289.pdf
Weeks writes from Washington, Louisiana, to inform Moore of the details of Mary Weeks Moore's death, and also relates what federal forces have taken from his and his brothers' plantations. "Our country I fear is destined to starve."

William F. Weeks Letter, January 10, 1864, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frames 283-284.pdf
In this letter, possibly addressed to his wife, Weeks writes from Gentry on the movements of family members and Charles C. Weeks's contract for hauling for the government. The latter has "hired his negroes to Skaggs & will employ his team hauling for…

Maggie Weeks to WF Weeks, 1863, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frames 270-271.pdf
Maggie writes of the business activities of her husband, Charles C. Weeks, in Texas, and other local news in Mansfield. "Charlie is almost making himself sick, he is so desirous to get into business & be making money," she writes. "According to his…

William Lourd to John C. Moore, November 29, 1863, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frame 238.pdf
Lourd reports on the conditions of some enslaved men who may have been impressed for military labor near Shreveport.

William F. Weeks to John C. Moore, November 18, 1863, Weeks Family Papers, Reel 18, Frame 233.pdf
Weeks writes from Houston about a recent meeting with Mrs. Leigh, Moore's daughter, and his impressions of the Brazos country, which "far excels any part of Texas I have seen." He intends to return home soon, believing "our country free of Yankees."…
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