Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 to Stockton Bates
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.29 Author/Creator: Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Brandy Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 10, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 24.9 cm Order a Copy
Is grateful for the news; it provides freedom from boredom for the entire camp. Describes their winter quarters, a rude combination of log cabin and tent. His roommate is a German soldier who participated in the disturbances of 1848 then fled his native land to the United States, hoping to live in peace.
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