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Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865 [Harrisburg PA.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.001.02 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Envelope Date: 20 August 1862 Pagination: 1 envelope ; Order a Copy

One empty envelope sent by Eben Allison to Hattie, Dorcas C., James and Jasper Allison dated August 20, 1863. Features an engraving of Harrisburg Pennsylvania on the whole front of the envelope.

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865
Allison, Jasper, fl. 1861-1865
Allison, Dorcas C., fl. 1861-1865
Allison, James, fl. 1861-1865
Allison, Hattie, fl. 1861-1864

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