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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.38 Author/Creator: Allison, William A. (fl.1861-1865) Place Written: Annapolis, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 April 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 24.9 cm. Order a Copy

Describes how marching to the front now is somewhat different now than a year ago because their army is much more victorious. Reacts to presidential communication with Britain; wonders about Canada.
Written from Camp Parole, where Union prisoners of war were held until they were exchanged with Confederate prisoners of war, until being returned to their regiments.

Enlisted on 22 August 1861 as a Private; mustered into A company, 61st regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry. Promoted to sergeant 1 November 1864, when he was transferred from company A to company F. Mustered out on 28 June 1865 at Washington, D.C.

Allison, William A., fl. 1861-1865
Bates, Stockton, fl. 1861-1866

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