to Stockton Bates

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

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GLC03523.23.15-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
19 May 1863
Author/Creator
Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865
Title
to Stockton Bates
Place Written
Belle Plaine, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 25.3 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Takes delight in his Virginia surroundings: "With the Rappahannock sweeping gaily in front of us, the blue water of the Potomac stretching in full view of us to our left, the wild scenery around, and the pure canopy of heaven above, I cannot wonder at the enthusiasm, with which Thos. Jefferson always spoke of his native state." Is against the conscription; believes their army is sufficient, but questions their leaders, particularly Grant.

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