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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.42 Author/Creator: Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 June 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy

Continues to wait for word on discharge, though Pennsylvania troops must wait until the Eastern troops are discharged. They must then meet at Pittsburgh for final payment. Four soldiers were punished for "cowardice" in front of the brigade. Comments on his opinion of phrenology. While the regiment has not had a chaplain, a Christian sermon was preached through the Christian Commission.

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

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