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• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228750
  William P. Allcot, Camp Lincoln, Washington, D.C., to his parents [Thomas and Clarissa, New York, New York]
  1861 September 25
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges receiving a letter from his brother, Edmond, and writes of his letter to him; expresses appreciation to his parents for all that they have done for him; tells of the capture of Union Colonel [James Adelbert] Mulligan and the possibility of battle; describes his physical accomodations. [Letter written on letterhead showing a woman wearing a dress made of the United States flag and carrying a United States flag, while pointing and with one foot placed on a world globe, all surrounded by the emblazoned words "Onward to Victory. 1776. 1861."] 3 pages, Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228751
  William P. Allcot, Camp Tennallytown, Washington, D.C., to "Ma & Pa" [his parents, Thomas and Clarissa, New York, New York]
  1862 January 2
  Scope and Contents

  Recieved letter from parents; describes his love of country and his favorable situation within his unit; his intention to have his friend John Hall receive a portion of his pay every two months; his intention to visit home; tells of the gold watch given him by his unit [62nd Anderson Zouaves]. Including autographed letter signed from W[illiam P.] Allcot, to his sister, Ann Louisa, concerning his intention to come home and tell her of Washington, D.C.; he wishes happiness for the family; relates how he had eaten his first chicken since leaving New York. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228752
  W[illia]m P. Allcot, Camp Tennallytown, Washington, D.C. to "Ma & Pa" [his parents, Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1862 January 16
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges the receipt of January 11 letter from his parents; tells of the possibility of a furlough; acknowledges the receipt of letters from his brother [Edmond]; complains of the men in his regiments wasting money on drink; discusses the error of the Southern cause; expresses admiration for Abraham Lincoln. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228753
  William P. Allcot, Camp Tennallytown, [Washington] D.C., to "Pa & Ma'' [his parents, Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1862 February 12
  Scope and Contents

  Is glad his parents liked the picture he sent them; sent money to his brother John; will send money for his sister Anna Louise's wedding; describes the watch and address given him by the members of his unit [D Company, Anderson Zouaves]; wishes his family well; cautions mother not to overtax herself; sends his regards to his brother Henry. [Letter written on letterhead showing a rock emblazoned with the printed slogan "The Constitution and the Laws," with an eagle perched on the rock with arrows grasped by its talons and a United States flag on a flagpole stuck vertically in the rock.] 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228754
  W[illiam] P. Allcot, Camp Tennallytown [Washington] D.C., to his brother, Edmond, [New York, N.Y.]
  1862 February 21
  Scope and Contents

  Inquires about the health of his mother and the health of the entire family; states belief that the war will be over shortly and that Europe will not aid the Confederacy; describes the welcoming of Colonel Michael Corcoran after his release by the Confederates; the manpower price the Confederacy is paying for the war; [General Sterling] Price taken with the remnant of his army; General [Simon Bolivar] Buckay [sic] [Buchner] to be tried for treason in the wake of the capture of Fort Donelson; Jeff[erson] Davis must see how the Confederacy is collapsing; laments that the Confederate leaders exist; hopes his sister Anna Louise's wedding went well; wishes the family well and urges them to write him. [Letter written on letterhead showing the interior of Fort Welles (later Fort Walker, Hilton Head, S.C.), including buildings, tents, canon, canal, and Union soldiers marching and on guard duty.] 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228755
  William P. Allcot, Camp Tennallytown, Washington, D.C., to his brother, Edmond [New York, N.Y.]
  1862 March 25
  Scope and Contents

  Asks about his mother's health after her fall; discusses the possibility of his death in battle; his belief in the Union cause; his past illness; names commanders of his division [1st] General [Darius Nash] Coutch [sic] [Couch] and of his brigade [1st] General [John James] Peck; the arrest and release of his unit's [62nd Regiment Infantry] commanding Colonel [J. Lafayette Riker]; the imminent march of his regiment. Including autographed signed letter from W[illiam] C. Allcot, Newport News, Virginia, to his brother, E[dmond] C. Allcot, 1 April 1862, informing him that he may be written at Newport News, and saying that "I have seen the boys at Fort Munrow [Monroe] they are all well." 4 pages. Autographed signed letter.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228756
  William [P.] Allcot, in camp near Warwick Courthouse [VA], to his brother [Edmond, New York, N.Y.]
  1862 April 15
  Scope and Contents

  Describes the fighting around Yorktown, as well as the Confederate breastworks; his ill health; expresses affection for his family; expresses incredulity over the willingness of the Confederates to burn their own homes; expresses determination that the Union government not compromise with the Confederacy; describes the wet ground conditions in camp. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228757
  [William P. Allcot], in camp near Warwick Court House [VA] to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1862 April 28
  Scope and Contents

  Describes the damp conditions at camp; his admiration for the commanding general [Darius Nash Couch]; the corduroy road used by the Union army; condemns the Confederate killing of a Union picket; happiness that his brother Edmond received his letter; describes his recent illness; will send money home; relates suffering caused by the war to the people in the South; wants his parents not to worry about him. [Including as letterhead a full-color panoramic view of the fortifications around Washington, D.C., looking south across the Potomac River, with the Anacostia River flowing into the Potomac at the left of the picture.] 4 pages. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228758
  W[illiam P.] Allcot, in camp 25 miles from Williamsburg on the road to Richmond [VA] to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1862 May 11
  Scope and Contents

  Is happy about his mother's health; describes scene of dead and wounded, and the Battle of Williamsburg; Captain [?] Lee of the 5th North Carolina Regiment and his paucity of remaining manpower; the demoralized state of the Confederate forces; corrects his mother's misconception about the material state of the Union forces; the destruction about him; return of property to a Union sympathizer; rumor of Norfolk [VA.] in Union hands; he will send money to his parents. [Letter written on letterhead showing a radiating circle bordered in red and blue and containing an eagle standing on a red and white striped shield while grasping a sword and struggling with a snake, against a blue background emblazoned with a partial circle of stars.] 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228759
  [William P. Allcot], in camp at Farfasc [sic] [Fairfax] Court House [VA.] to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1862 June 22
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges receipt of mother's letters; describes the recent operations of the 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, including the hard marching; crossing the [Rappahannock] River; picket duty; the marching in bad weather to Fairfax Station; the readiness of General [Joseph] Hooker's Army of the Potomac for a battle. 4 pages. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id228762
  W[illiam P.] Allcot, Island Hospital, Blackwell's Island, New York, to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1862 September 25
  Scope and Contents

  Has almost recovered from his illness; received letter and shirt from his mother; regrets having missed his father in New York, which he visited on a pass; describes his visit to Sing Sing [N.Y.] and his brother John on that pass; his desire to again visit home. 2 pages. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id228766
  William P. Allcot, camp near Felmouth [sic] [Falmouth, VA.] to "Pa & Ma" [his parents, Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1862 December 19
  Scope and Contents

  Describes the battle around Fredericksburg [VA.], involving the crossing of the [Rappahannock] River by the [Left Grand Division] under General [William Buel] Franklin, and the subsequent engagement; Confederate and Union artillery dueling; urges his father to use the money he sent him for his own benefit; the difficulty of driving out the Confederates ensconced behind their breastworks; expresses love for the family and hopes they will write him. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id228767
  W[illia]m P. Allcot, Left Grand Division Camp, near Falmouth, Virginia, to his parents [Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1863 January 10
  Scope and Contents

  Ackowledges receipt of letter and papers from his parents; the Army of the Potomac is largely inactive; his father has difficulty drawing money [out of his bank] without the signature of Allcot's brother John; the victory of General [William Starke] Rosecrans at [Stones River] and how it was good for morale; wishes he were out of the war; his appointment to sergeant; acknowledges receipt of a letter from his brother Thomas, and the sending of a letter to his brother Edmond. 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id228768
  William [P.] Allcot, Left Grand Division Camp, near Falmouth, Virginia, to his parents [Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1863 January
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges receipt of letters from his parents and siblings; blames the people of the North for being divided over the issue of the war; the rainy conditions at camp; his [VI] Corps' battle with the elements; the relief of Generals [William Buel] Franklin, [Ambrose Everett] Burnside, and [Edwine Vose] Sumner from command, and the assumption of command of the Army of the Potomac by General [Joseph] Hooker; complains about the relief of General [George Brinton] McClellan as [commander of the army]; he expects pay soon; acknowledges receipt of letters from siblings; the commander of the [3rd] Brigade is Brigadier General [Frank] Wheating [Wheaton], and they have had four commanders in all; they got on picket duty; the enemy lines are close; hopes for a better national future. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id228769
  W[illia]m P. Allcot, in camp in Falmouth, VA, to his brother, Edmond [New York, N.Y.]
  1863 April 1
  Scope and Contents

  Hopes for his brother's good health; the bad weather; the reinstatement and promotion of Colonel [J. Lafayette Riker] as brigade [3rd] commander; morale is high; sends regards to the family; expresses concern for the fate of his brother John; believes in the Union and decries those who call for peace; morale high in the 10th Regiment, which his friend Frank Allen belongs to; officers must carry their own tents; Edmond should not send him newspapers. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id228770
  W[illia]m P. Allcot, camp of the 62nd New York Infantry Volunteers, near Falmouth, VA, to his parents [Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1863 April 13
  Scope and Contents

  Received a letter from his brother Thomas; a friend of his brother John informed him that John had become a major; Phebe [his sister] now lives with his parents; his unit [62nd New York Infantry Volunteers] is about to march; his determination that the war should be won; urges the family to tell Phebe to answer his letter; family must not believe that John is a provost marshall until they have heard from him; wrote his brother Thomas, telling him that his father thanked him for the kind words; no news in the Richmond [VA.] papers about the sinking of a Union gunboat. Including autographed letter signed from W[illiam P.] A[llcot], camp of the 62nd New York Infantry Volunteers, near Falmouth, [VA.], to "Ma" [his mother Clarissa, New York, N.Y.], 14 April 1863, concerning the rainy weather; expectation of pay; the pleasentness of picket duty. 4 pages. Autographed signed letter.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id228771
  W[illia]m P. Allcot, Bankes [Banks] Ford [VA], to his parents [Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1863 May 6
  Scope and Contents

  Some 70 men of the [62nd] Regiment wounded or killed charging [at Fredericksburg]; his wound only minor because of the protection of his haversack; his [3rd] Division defeated with heavy losses; the possibility of having to fight all the way to Washington; sleeplessness and rain prevail. [Letter written on letterhead showing a belt fastened to form a circle, surrounding the intertwined letters "USA" and emblazoned with the words "United We Stand Divided We Fall."] 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id228772
  W[illia]m P. Allcot, camp near Falmouth, VA, to "Ma & Pa" [his parents, Thomas and Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1863 May 9
  Scope and Contents

  Was slightly wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg; going to the rear for treatment; his [62nd] suffered 130 casualties; his [6th] Corps driven back from the heights of Fredericksburg by the Confederates; two companies of his regiment taken prisoner and 160 men killed, wounded, or prisoners; General [Joseph] Hooker's plan of attack should have worked; conscription should be enforced; wishes the family well, and his parents should write him concerning money he sent; rheumatism and his wound affect him minimally; wants to know if his parents have heard from him. 4 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id228773
  [William P. Allcot], on picket, 2 miles from Boomsboro [sic] [Boonesboro, MD] to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1863 11 July
  Scope and Contents

  Describes the march of the [3rd Regiment] north from Centersville [Centerville, VA.] to the vicinity of Gettiesburg [Gettysburg, PA.]; General [John Fulton] Reynolds killed at Gettiesburg [Gettysburg, PA.]; his [3rd] division ordered into the battle; much use of bayonet; Confederates beaten, but regiment ordered not to pursue; next day [July 3] Confederates charged and were repulsed; his division charged, overrunning the position of the 15th Georgia [Regiment]; discusses the search for blankets against the rain; march resumed on [July 5]; many Confederates wounded, left behind; pursuit of Confederates continued from Fairfield [MD.]; battle fought with the Confederates at Boomsboro [Boonesboro, MD.]. Including postscript from Allcot, July 12, stating that he had received a letter from his brother John on June 28, 1863. 4 pages. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id228774
  W[illia]m P. Allcot, on the battlefield 10 miles from Richmond [VA], to his brother, Edmond [?], [New York, N.Y.]
  1864 May 31
  Scope and Contents

  States that for 150 miles there has been incessant marching and fighting; his [62nd] regiment skirmished with the Confederates May 30; enemy cavalry chased; a black man says people in the vicinity are preparing to leave; foraging necessary due to an absence of rations; Allcot will be home by July 4; he wishes his family well. 3 pages. Autographed signed letter.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id228908
  W[illia]m P. Allcot, Carver Hospital, Washington, D.C., to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1864 August 5
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges receiving his mother's two letters; his arm wound is healing, and his appetite is improving; his strength is not sufficient for him to write a longer letter; the family members should write him; he would like to receive a newspaper from his brother, Edmond. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id228909
  W[illia]m P. Allcot, Carver Hospital, Washington, D.C., to his brother Edmond [?], [New York, N.Y.]
  1864 August 18
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges receipt of 5 dollars from his brother [Edmond]; the weather is warm; he will not be home as soon as expected; he wishes his father and brothers well. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id228910
  William [P. Allcot], Carver Hospital, [Washington, D.C.], to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1864 August 28
  Scope and Contents

  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 [news]papers 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.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id228911
  William [P. Allcot], Carver Hospital [Washington, D.C.], to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1864 September 1
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges receipt of his mother's letter; his shattered arm will heal only slowly, and he is weak; urges his mother not to visit him at the hospital; will be home as soon as he can; weather is good; acknowledges receipt of [news]papers. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id228912
  William [P. Allcot], Carver Hospital, Washington, D.C., to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1864 September 13
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges receipt of her letter dated [September 7]; asks his mother not to send him anything else, including stamps or money; received a letter from Anna [his sister]; his general condition is poor. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id228913
  William [P. Allcot, Carver Hospital], Washington, D.C., to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1864 October 3
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges receipt of both his mother's letters; his medical condition improves, but the abscess in his arm wound continues; if his father visits him, it should be November 1; thanks his mother for sending money. 1 page. Autographed letter signed,

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id228914
  William [P. Allcot, Carver Hospital], Washington, D.C., to "Ma" [his mother, Clarissa, New York, N.Y.]
  1864 October
  Scope and Contents

  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.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id228915
  William [P. Allcot], Carver Hospital [Washington, D.C.], to "Pa" [his father, Thomas, New York, N.Y.]
  1864 November 11
  Scope and Contents

  His medical condition improves; two pieces of bone taken out of his shoulder; his brother Thomas should write him; acknowledges receipt of a letter from his mother. Includes note apologizing for the shortness of the letter. 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

• Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id228976
  William [P. Allcot, Carver Hospital], Washington, D.C., to "Ma" [his mother, Clarrisa, New York, N.Y.]
  1864 November 27
  Scope and Contents

  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 many 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.