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Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865 to Jasper and Hattie Allison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.038 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Camp Hegley, near Nashville Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 13, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper and Hattie Allison dated January 13, 1863. Mentions passing through four-days fighting unharmed and anger at not being able to elect officers. Complains of "young, inexperienced and incompetent" officers.

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865
Allison, Hattie, fl. 1861-1864
Allison, Jasper, fl. 1861-1865

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