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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.020 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Eben Allison to Dorcas C. James, and Jasper Allison dated October 20, 1862. Written on board a transport train in route to the front.

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

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