Tittle, George A. to his sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02828.11 Author/Creator: Tittle, George A. Place Written: Aboard USS Kearsarge at Fayal Island, Azores Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.2 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Says he sent a letter to her a few days ago, but did not know where he was going. Can now tell her that tonight he is leaving "for St. Michael, to return in a few days, then we are to proceed to Cadiz and Gibraltar." Reports he had an opportunity to write since an invalid from the crew is being shipped back home.
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