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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.038 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Camp Hegley, near Nashville Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 January 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

Mentions passing through four-days fighting unharmed and anger at not being able to elect officers. Complains of "young, inexperienced and incompetent" offices

Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865)

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