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Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865) Eben Allison to his father describing the Battle of Chickamauga

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.065 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 September 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

Allison describes the rout of the Union army at the Battle of Chickamauga and describes the atmosphere of the retreat and the attitudes of the wounded.

Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865)

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