The Civil War Letters of Henry A. Allen

The Civil War Letters of Henry A. Allen

Brought to you by The Rogue Historian. 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 Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia. The music featured on this show is authentic Civil War era folk music and was performed by Dusty Lee Elmer - you can listen to all of Dusty's tunes at reverberation.com/dustyleeelmer.

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April 25, 2019 129 mins
Allen returned home and resumed his work as a brick mason, contractor, and builder and lived out the remainder of his life in Portsmouth. He died on July 7, 1912 and is buried in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth, Virginia.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henryaallen/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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I hope this is my last letter to you while a prisoner as the news is that the order for our release is at this post how true it is I am not able to say... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henryaallen/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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April 23, 2019 369 mins
...we now have no possible hope for the success of our cause. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henryaallen/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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January 26, 2019 157 mins
 We have indeed met with sad reverses within the last three weeks but I am not as yet hopeless and still trust something good may turn up... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henryaallen/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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January 25, 2019 164 mins
Since we have been here we have heard nothing but bad news this morning it is reported that Genl Lee has surrendered with his whole army bad news for our cause if true... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henryaallen/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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January 24, 2019 148 mins
No doubt you have heard ere this of the evacuation of Richmond. Rather sad news but I am willing and satisfied if our authorities think it best no doubt... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henryaallen/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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January 23, 2019 180 mins
Poor little Ida I can almost see her crying now... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henryaallen/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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January 4, 2019 169 mins
I was much surprised to find Ida so very different from what I expected so soft and easy in her manners when I thought she would be wild and noisy as when I left her they are both sweet children and both pretty and I trust we may both live to be proud of them at a future day... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henryaallen/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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January 3, 2019 140 mins
At any rate I had the pleasure of seeing my dear wife & children and feel very thankful after being separated so long it is time I had but a short time to remain with you but it was a source of great gratification to find you and the little ones in such good health... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henryaallen/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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January 2, 2019 156 mins
Since I wrote you last I have been quite sick confined to my bunk for ten or twelve days. I am now getting along pretty well my eyesight gets no better I have given up reading cannot read my bible. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/henryaallen/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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December 31, 2018 184 mins
 I know you will think of the absent me while eating the Christmas dinner I have nothing but dry bread for mine. This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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December 30, 2018 150 mins
Ah: how I would like to see all of you if but for a few moments 2 ½ years since we parted well do I remember that day. How much longer it will be but one knows. This podcast is sponsored by Anchor
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December 11, 2018 159 mins
A good many sick & wounded are being exchanged there is some talk of our following soon doubtful I expect...
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October 3, 2018 1 min
We are in very comfortable quarters although rather cool at this time for a southern clime...
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October 2, 2018 1 min
There is a rumor that we will leave here shortly our destination Savannah Georgia merely rumor but do not let it stop you from answering this.
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July 19, 2018 1 min
Sarah Allen's Loyalty Oath...no kidding.
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July 18, 2018 2 mins
Six hundred of us left Delaware on the 20th last month and landed at this place...
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July 17, 2018 56 secs
I have been quite sick since being here having had another attack of rush of blood to the head but I am better at this time...
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July 16, 2018 1 min
I leave immediately for South Carolina whence ‘tis thought we will be exchanged...
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June 29, 2018 1 min
How are my little darlings tell them I look at them every day and wish I could see them...
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