Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 to Stockton Bates
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.12 Author/Creator: Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Forest Oak, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.3 x 25 cm. Order a Copy
Describes the lack of religion in camp; his regiment has not had a chaplain since the battle of Fair Oaks (which took place 31 May and 1 June 1862). Comments on the Copperhead attempts to divide the North and its impact on the soldiers. There are several intelligent men in his company, though the majority have a common school education and a few are uneducated.
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