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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.28 Author/Creator: Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Brandy Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.7 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy

Soldiers have agreed to extend service for three years with the promise of a 30-day furlough. At Christmas, everyone got drunk. Looks forward to his own 10-day furlough, though realizes it may not happen in all reality.

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

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