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Autograph letter signed

To his wife

7 March 1863

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Has finally received express box. Hopes for furlough, advises his wife to stay out of debt if she wants to build a new house.

GLC04558.073
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

To his wife

10 March 1863

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Worries at her sickness, hopes for furlough; farm news, business and questions.

GLC04558.074
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

To his wife

13 March 1863

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Written in pencil. Has marching orders and expects to sail for Suffolk Va, news that Longstreet is moving towards Gen. Corcoran at Suffolk and there is some prospect of battle.

GLC04558.075
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

To his wife

6 April 1863

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Doctor has diagnosed him as having dropsy, so will apply for discharge. Mentions Capt. Charles Tillotson of the NY 99th. Now weighs 180 lbs; hopes to see home, and mentions other men on furlough. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

GLC04558.080
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

To his wife

10 April 1863

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

Trying to get discharge (doctor not sure he can get one), bled by doctor, gory suicide of Irish soldier John Lafabe (who wanted a discharge).

GLC04558.081

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