William P. Allcot, Carver Hospital, Washington, D.C., to "Ma" his mother, Clarissa, New York, New York, 1864 November 27

Abstract

Acknowledges receipt of his mother's letter, but sorry she is not well; the day is lovely; his physical strength is returning; Frank Kelly, the man who carried Allcot off the field when he was wounded, visited Allcot's parents; Allcot and Kelly promised to assist each other in the war; John, his brother, promised in a letter to see their parents at Thanksgiving. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.