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Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865 to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.010 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Eben Allison to Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison dated September 9, 1862. Includes the orders given for march and horses and carbines issued written out by Eban. Written at Camp Alabama.

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865
Allison, Jasper, fl. 1861-1865
Allison, Dorcas C., fl. 1861-1865
Allison, James, fl. 1861-1865

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