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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], Franklin L. Allen Letter, 1864-07-08, Ms2023-107, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Franklin L. Allen Letter was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in September 2017.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Franklin L. Allen Letter was completed in September 2023.

Biographical Note

Franklin L. Allen was born about 1821. Allen enlisted in the Union Army as a private on November 30th, 1863, and was mustered in Company C, 34th Ohio Infantry. On July 30th, 1964, Allen was trasferred to Company D, 36th Ohio Infantry. Allen was mustered out of the army on July 27th, 1865.

Sources: Franklin L Allen in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 Franklin L Allen in the 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census

Scope and Content

This collection contains a letter from Franklin L. Allen to his sister, Sallie E. Allen. Franklin wrote the letter on July 8th, 1864, while at Camp Toland, West Virginia. The letter describes Allen's company's retreat from Lynchburg, and their return to Camp Toland. This collection also includes the envelope that was used to mail the letter.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Civil War
• Montgomery White Sulphur Springs (Va.)
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Franklin L. Allen Letter by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).