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Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 to Stockton Bates

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.18 Author/Creator: Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25.3 cm Order a Copy

They have crossed the river on a reconnaissance mission, "the quickest movement the Army of Potomac has been guilty of for some time." "It is pretty evident that Gen. Lee is trying to euchre 'Fighting Joe;' he plays his hands well, but it is a game two can play at, and clubs are trumps now." Hooker continues to be unpopular with the men.

Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865
Bates, Stockton, fl. 1861-1866

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