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The Civil War Letters of Henry A. Allen
By Keith HarrisSociety & Culture
The Civil War Letters of Henry A. Allen episodes
- April 10, 1864I was again pained to learn that the hand of death had visited Mollie’s family they have indeed been sorely afflicted Mother and Brother taken from them in so short a time...3 min
- April 2, 1864Would that I could come to you all never to be parted again, but rather than come as some have I would sooner die and I know you feel as I do on that subject.2 min
- March 29, 1864If I should be so fortunate as to be exchanged I hardly think I would be allowed time to send for you as it is very likely I should have to go to the army although it would be a great pleasure to see you all...2 min
- March 25, 1864We moved last Tuesday evening and had a heavy snow storm that night which was not very comfortable. it is now raining and will end with quite a storm I think...2 min
- March 19, 1864Three lots of officers and men have left here to be exchanged the last left on Thursday. I hope to be among the next...2 min
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- March 1, 1864May God in his infinite mercy bless my dear ones at home and spare us all to meet again...3 min
- February 23, 1864I have been waiting very patiently for an answer to my letter and I assure you it was a source of much pleasure to me to get a letter from you...2 min
- February 14, 1864You will no doubt as this reaches you have heard of the removal of some officers from Johnsons Island to this place...2 min
- February 3, 1864I am sorry to learn that the small pox is in Portsmouth you must be careful with the children and do not let them run out...2 min
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The Civil War Letters of Henry A. Allen, Captain, Company A, 9th…
Virginia Regiment. Allen was captured at Gettysburg on July 3rd, 1863. These are the letters written to his wife while held in Union prisons between 1863 and 1865. Allen would survive the war and later join a group of Confederate veterans known as the Immortal 600.
Henry A. Allen's private correspondence is housed at the Albert and Shirley Small