Allison, William A. (fl.1861-1865) to Stockton Bates
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.37 Author/Creator: Allison, William A. (fl.1861-1865) Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.3 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy
Written from Camp Parole, where Union prisoners of war were held until they were exchanged with Confederate prisoners of war, then returned to their regiments. Expresses fear that every officer would apprehend him after he had been taken into custody. So few men have reported back that the camp appears deserted. Describes the recent day of mourning for Lincoln. While exploring camp, discovered a library of castaway volumes with a few interesting books.
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