Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 to Stockton Bates
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.09 Author/Creator: Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Forest Oak, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 March1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.3 x 25.2 cm. Order a Copy
Complains about snow and mud preventing any action. Mentions the conscription bill, necessary only because of the inability of the war to be successful with volunteers. Writes, "The public does not know the true history of this war." Reminisces about the past.
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