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  Stewart C. Allen enlisted on 2/14/1862 at Hudson, NY as a Priv. on 2/14/1862, and mustered into "B" Co. New York 93rd Infantry. He re-enlisted on 2/16/1864. He was listed as: wounded 5/10/1864 Spotsylvania Court House, VA (Severe wound in right shoulder) and was disch wounds on 11/30/1865 at Albany, N.Y.#1 Three pages, datelined; Washington Sunday, March 16, 1862 to his mother. In part, “Mother I am getting quite discouraged at your not writing to me more often ... We talk of joining Burnside expedition ... #2 Three pages, datelined Washington City, August 7, 1863 to mother/sister. In part, “... on the way up to the Enemy and the Front at General Meade’s Headquarters. ... We left Gettysburg yesterday ... When I get into Virginia again it will be the third time that I have had to follow the Rebs ... and I hope its the last time. ...”#3 Brief One page, datelined Albany March 16th, 1864 to mother. In part, “I will be home tomorrow. I met a friend here who wanted me to stay all night so I did ...”#4 Brief One page, datelined; Campbell Hospital, March 19, 1865 to mother/sister. In part, “... inform you ... I shall be home with you on Tuesday at noon & please do not tell anyone ... I do not want a crowd ..”#5 Written to Stewart by Mrs. Green, four pages, datelined; Washington, October 3, 1865. In part, “A long time has elapsed since we parted beside your hospital cot ... n your helplessness and suffering, far away from home and friends, laid side by side with your Comrades who were dying day by dav-then it was my good fortune to meet and converse with you, to sit by your side from time to time, and strive to add a few comforts and words of cheer to bless you in your suffering ... we scarcely knew whether you was destined for life or death. And even now when I recall your face, your form and your ghastly wounds-as I saw them then ... I have two more soldiers to write to tonight and it is now nine o'clock. Let me hear soon-as ever, truly, The Soldiers Friend. ...”#5 Written to Stewart by Mrs. Green, four pages, datelined; Washington, November 21st, 1866. In part, “Pray pardon me. I have been guilty of neglecting my correspondence .... I know that one wounded so severely and suffering that you have ... I hope you are not an helpless invalid ...Please give me a particular account of yourself ...”Included is a note from the previous collector, “Hope you enjoy these letters and research as much as I did. This was a labor of several years to put together. Hopefully you can to the information and preserve the great soldier’s leagcy for future historians.” The RESEARCH is consists of copies of +/- 150 documents to include Muster Rolls, Military Addresses, Surgeon Reports, Pension Papers... impossible to do this research justice. 
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