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Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865) Eben Allison to his sister mentioning the retreat to Chattanooga from Chickamauga

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.066 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 October 1863 Pagination: Order a Copy

Mentions the aftermath of the Battle of Chickamauga and the actions of "Pap Thomas" whose corps saved the army from disaster.

Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865)
Thomas, George Henry (1816-1870)

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