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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02829.16 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters of the Allen Family, including five while on U.S. gunboats off South America |
| Title | William B. Allen to Will Allen about his brother in the Masonic Lodge, Masons in the Potomax Flotilla, getting him a job in the navy and George's ship's engagement |
| Date | 26 August 1864 |
| Author | Allen, William B. (fl. 1834-1880) |
| Recipient | Allen, Will |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to his brother Will. Says he got a letter from their other brother George, which says he is well. Is glad that Will is getting along so well "in the Lodge" -- the Masonic Lodge. Says there are many Masons; on the Potomac Flotilla with him and they all seem happier when they meet. Says if he joins the Navy he can get him a position as paymaster steward for the flotilla. Says the pay is 45 dollars/month. Advises him to think about it rather than be drafted. Says he loves children and misses his very much. Goes on to send greetings to other family members. Says their brother Frank has been staying out of the line of fire, but that George's ship was in a heavy engagement, with his ship firing over 300 shells. George will probably be going to Norfolk, so the ship can be repaired. One page has a 2 inch tear, but does not affect legibility. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Navy Soldier's Letter Union Soldier's Letter Fraternal Organization Masons Soldier's Pay Finance Conscription Children and Family Battle |
| Place written | Aboard USS Resolute at Lookout Point, Maryland |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Naval & Maritime; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Brother |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | USS Resolute |