William P. Allcot, camp near Felmouth [sic] [Falmouth, VA.] to "Pa & Ma" [his parents, Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.], 1862 December 19

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: id228766

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William P. Allcot, camp near Falmouth, Virginia, to "Ma & Pa" [his parents, Thomas and Clarissa, New York, New York], 1863 May 9

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William P. Allcot, camp hear Felmouth [sic] [Falmouth, Virginia,] to "Pa & Ma" [his parents, Thomas and Clarissa, New York, New York], 1862 December 19

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Scope and Contents

Describes the battle around Fredericksburg [VA.], involving the crossing of the [Rappahannock] River by the [Left Grand Division] under General [William Buel] Franklin, and the subsequent engagement; Confederate and Union artillery dueling; urges his father to use the money he sent him for his own benefit; the difficulty of driving out the Confederates ensconced behind their breastworks; expresses love for the family and hopes they will write him. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.

Dates

Creation: 1862 December 19

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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