William P. Allcot, Carver Hospital, Washington, D.C., to "Ma" his mother, Clarissa, New York, New York, 1864 August 28

Abstract

Acknowledges receipt of his mother's letter; there is an abcess in his arm; the medical treatment is as good as can be expected; he received a letter from Sing Sing, N.Y.; he received newspapers from his sister, Anna; conditions at Carver Hospital are bad. Includes a listing of numbers added up in two columns. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.