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Weeks, John Wingate, 1781-1853

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1781 - 1853

Biography

John Wingate Weeks was was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire, great uncle of John Wingate Weeks.Born in Greenland, New Hampshire, Weeks attended the common schools and learned the carpenter's trade. During the War of 1812, he recruited a company for the Eleventh Regiment of United States Infantry and served as its captain. He was promoted to the rank of major. After the war, Weeks resided in Coos County, New Hampshire, where he held several local offices.

Found in 343 Collections and/or Records:

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 818119.2
Mss 818119.2
Date(s): 1818-01-19
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 818173.3
Mss 818173.3
Date(s): 1818-02-23
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 818425.1
Mss 818425.1
Date(s): 1818-07-25
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 829501.1
Mss 829501.1
Date(s): 1829-09-01
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 818660.1
Mss 818660.1
Date(s): 1818-12-10
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 813279
Mss 813279
Date(s): 1813-04-29
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from John Wingate Weeks at Camp Burington, Vermont to James Brackett Weeks, telling him of the need to discipline the men under his command.

John Wingate Weeks letter

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Identifier: Mss 814329
Mss 814329
Date(s): 1814-05-29
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from John Wingate Weeks at Camp Buffalo, New York to Samuel A Pearson, describing advantages of "this Western Country" where he is on military duty and comments on Napoleon's situation in Europe. Maj. Levensworth compliments Weeks'company.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 814411
Mss 814411
Date(s): 1814-07-11
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from John Wingate Weeks at Camp Queenstown, Canada to Samuel A. Pearson, describing a bloody encouter with the British (Battle of Chippewa) and enumerates casualties.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 814451.1
Mss 814451.1
Date(s): 1814-08-01
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from John Wingate Weeks in Buffalo, New York to Samuel A. Pearson with news of a battle (probably at Lundy's Lane) in which much blood was shed and a great many losses were sustained on both sides.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 814378
Mss 814378
Date(s): 1814-06-28
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from John Wingate Weeks at Camp Buffalo, New York to James Brackett Weeks, regarding financial matters. He also complains about receiving so little mail.

John Wingate Weeks letter

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Identifier: Mss 835530.3
Mss 835530.3
Date(s): 1835-09-30
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

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Identifier: Mss 836151
Mss 836151
Date(s): 1836-02-01
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

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Identifier: Mss 836240
Mss 836240
Date(s): 1836-03
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

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Identifier: Mss 836424
Mss 836424
Date(s): 1836-07-24
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 836427.2
Mss 836427.2
Date(s): 1836-07-27
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 836518
Mss 836518
Date(s): 1836-09-18
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

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Identifier: Mss 836651.2
Mss 836651.2
Date(s): 1836-12-01
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

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Identifier: Mss 836662
Mss 836662
Date(s): 1836-12-12
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

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Identifier: Mss 838174.1
Mss 838174.1
Date(s): 1838-02-24
Abstract

In English.

John Wingate Weeks letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 837900.1
Mss 837900.1
Date(s): 1837
Abstract

In English.

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