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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.39 Author/Creator: Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 May 1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.4 x 24.7 cm. Order a Copy

Awaits orders of transfer, most likely to Washington, although they had been told that they would be discharged. Written from Camp Parole.

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

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