Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 to Stockton Bates
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.38 Author/Creator: Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy
Describes how marching to the front now is somewhat different now than a year ago because their army is much more victorious. Reacts to presidential communication with Britain; wonders about Canada.
Written from Camp Parole, where Union prisoners of war were held until they were exchanged with Confederate prisoners of war, until being returned to their regiments.
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