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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.116 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Wauhatchie, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 January 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated January 27, 1865. Marvels how the Confederates could stand the winter as they are so poorly clothed.

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

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