Allison, William A. (fl.1861-1865) to Stockton Bates
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.10 Author/Creator: Allison, William A. (fl.1861-1865) Place Written: Forest Oak, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.4 x 25.2 cm. Order a Copy
Complains about the slow news to arrive from Philadelphia or New York. Describes the visits of local citizens to their camp out of curiosity. The Regiment has several POWs under charge of desertion. Mentions black soldiers, one of whom escaped from his master during a battle. Describes alcohol use.
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