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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.126 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 8 April 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; Order a Copy

One note from Eben Allison to James Allison dated April 8, 1864. The note reads "Dear Father, Gold pen and holder which please keep for me. I am "bully" Eb." The note looks like it was written on the outside of a package that was kept together with string. Possibly sent with a letter.

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

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