Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A letter from Camp Chantilly, Fairfax Courthouse, Virginia, from William A. Allen, a corporal in the 27th Maine Infantry, addressed to "Friend Benton." (S. Benton Emery)
The letter discusses taking home a rifle and pistol when his enlistment is up.
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About This Item
- Title: Letter from Cpl. William A. Allen, 1863
- Creator: William A. Allen
- Creation Date: 1863-05-03
- Subject Date: 1863-05-03
- Location: Fairfax, Fairfax County, VA
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 21 cm x 14 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 401, Box 3/1
- Collection: Edwin Emery papers
- Object Type: Text
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- Allen, William A.--Correspondence
- Letters
- Arms & armaments
- Rifles
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives
- Fairfax County Courthouse (Fairfax, Va.)
- Handguns
- Allen, William A.--Associated objects
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