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Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865) Eben Allison to his father mentioning the end of the war

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.24.120 Author/Creator: Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Athens, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 May 1865 Pagination: Order a Copy

Talks of how things have not been in vain and looks forward to coming home. Shocked at news of Lincoln's assassination

Allison, Eben (fl. 1861-1865)

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