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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.019 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 April 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 12 cm Order a Copy

Received portrait of family but glass is cracked. Expedition delayed. Written at Camp Dickinson.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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