W[illia]m P. Allcot, camp near Falmouth, VA, to "Ma & Pa" [his parents, Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.], 1863 May 9

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: id228772

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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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Was slightly wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg; going to the rear for treatment; his [62nd] suffered 130 casualties; his [6th] Corps driven back from the heights of Fredericksburg by the Confederates; two companies of his regiment taken prisoner and 160 men killed, wounded, or prisoners; General [Joseph] Hooker's plan of attack should have worked; conscription should be enforced; wishes the family well, and his parents should write him concerning money he sent; rheumatism and his wound affect him minimally; wants to know if his parents have heard from him. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

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Creation: 1863 May 9

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English

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