Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

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

Order a pdf of this item here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.34 Author/Creator: Allison, William A. (fl.1861-1865) Place Written: Brandy Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 18 x 22.4 cm. Order a Copy

Complains about rain; would rather march than be cooped up in his tent. Reports on recent army reorganization and Meade's current actions. Asks a hypothetical question translating the value of gold to greenbacks.

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

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources