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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.013 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Fleet leaving for Newbern, drawing half-rations. "Yes, we are getting to be sober and steady, if we dont it is our own fault, for we have preaching almost every night..." Mentions that the official chaplain is lazy in providing mail and preaching. Written at Camp Dickinson.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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