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

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GLC#
GLC03523.23.26-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
12 November 1863
Author/Creator
Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865
Title
to Stockton Bates
Place Written
Brandy Station, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 25 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

They move towards Richmond. Describes a battle and the capture of 4 artillery, 2000 small arms, 2 brigade commanders, and 1600 privates with 120 officers prisoners, including the "Louisiana Tigers, the men who carried long knives for the purpose of butchering our wounded." The Rebels left supplies and excellent quarters. "We make ourselves comfortable, these cold evenings, over large fires, discussing the various agitated questions of the day."

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