W[illia]m P. Allcot, Bankes [Banks] Ford [VA], to his parents [Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.], 1863 May 6

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: id228771

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William P. Allcot, Bankes [Banks] Ford, [Virginia,] to his parents [Thomas and Clarissa, New York, New York], 1863 May 6

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Scope and Contents

Some 70 men of the [62nd] Regiment wounded or killed charging [at Fredericksburg]; his wound only minor because of the protection of his haversack; his [3rd] Division defeated with heavy losses; the possibility of having to fight all the way to Washington; sleeplessness and rain prevail. [Letter written on letterhead showing a belt fastened to form a circle, surrounding the intertwined letters "USA" and emblazoned with the words "United We Stand Divided We Fall."] 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.

Dates

Creation: 1863 May 6

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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