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

Abstract

Acknowledges receipt of both of his mother's letters; received lettters from his brothers Thomas and John; John does not yet have a house; believes his mother should not come to Washington, D.C. to visit him; Allcot's medical condition has improved. Includes a note, not dated, instructing his mother to give one of his books to his brother John and another to his sister Clara. 1 page. Autographed letter signed.