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Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865) Eben Allison to parents and brother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.012 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 September 1862 Pagination: Order a Copy

Written on board a transport train en route to the front.

Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865)

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