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

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GLC#
GLC03523.23.18-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
12 July 1863
Author/Creator
Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865
Title
to Stockton Bates
Place Written
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

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.

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