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Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.003 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Bladensburg, [Maryland] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 [December] 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

"I am not disappointed much as to soldiers life it is easier if anything as yet than I expected...." Also, "Damn the schoolmaster but then you know I an't [sic] afraid of him caus[e] why I've got good faith in my little wifes constancy besides I told Israel to take good care of you." Mentions money.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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