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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.120 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Athens, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 May 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Eben Allison to James Allison dated May 5, 1865. Talks of how things have not been in vain and looks forward to coming home. Shocked at news of Lincoln's assassination.

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

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