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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.11 Author/Creator: Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Forest Oak, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 March1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 26.1 cm Order a Copy

Generals Sedgwick and Newton visited their division. Sedgwick appears to overindulge in alcohol. Allison notes the dangers of alcohol. Responds to news from home.

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

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