| Author:
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Allcot, William P.
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| Abstract:
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Describes the fighting around Yorktown, as well as the Confederate breastworks; his ill-health; expresses affection for his family; expresses incredulity over the willingness of the Confederates to burn their own homes; expresses determination that the Union government not compromise with the Confederacy; describes the wet ground conditions in camp. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed. |
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Issued Date:
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1862-04-15 |
| URI:
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http://hdl.handle.net/10288/20251
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| Citation:
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William P. Allcot Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. |
