W[illia]m P. Allcot, on the battlefield 10 miles from Richmond [VA], to his brother, Edmond [?], [New York, N.Y.], 1864 May 31

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Identifier: id228774

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William P. Allcot, on the battlefield 10 miles from Richmond, Virginia, to his brother, Edmond [?], [New York, New York,] 1864 May 31

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Scope and Contents

States that for 150 miles there has been incessant marching and fighting; his [62nd] regiment skirmished with the Confederates May 30; enemy cavalry chased; a black man says people in the vicinity are preparing to leave; foraging necessary due to an absence of rations; Allcot will be home by July 4; he wishes his family well. 3 pages. Autographed signed letter.

Dates

Creation: 1864 May 31

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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