Allison, William A. (fl.1861-1865) to Stockton Bates
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.23.03 Author/Creator: Allison, William A. (fl.1861-1865) Place Written: Indian Springs, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.9 x 24.2 cm. Order a Copy
Describes the scene as "a cold, rainy Sunday in a crowded, leaky tent, three more letters to write, and no dinner in prospective except 'beans.'" Mentions constant marching with little rest. As it is getting cold, "the boys draw around the fire, where we have some gay time, telling yarns, arguing, &c." Fellow soldiers call him "Pud" or "Clothes" for his large shape. "With us, the war seems but little advanced toward the end."
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.
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