Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.020 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Expedition to and battle at Elizabeth City [Camden, N.C. 4/19] described at length: 12 hour forced march of 35 miles, fatigue, errors in battle formation, thrown back and reformation in woods: "We were rallyed again here under the shelter of the woods and the Zouaves were to be rallyed and support us. We then struck through the corner of the woods comeing out near the rebels left wing and charged bayonets on them with a yell that made everything ring and the [51st] P.A. did the same when the rebels broke and scadaddled...." Written at Camp Dickinson.
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