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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.19 Author/Creator: Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Berlin, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.3 x 25.6 cm. Order a Copy

Doesn't want to leave Maryland for Virginia; "Men could not be better treated than we have been by the people of Maryland." Comments on Gettysburg. Describes a young local lady's support. Was pleasantly surprised to see old friends from high school.

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

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