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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.036 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 August 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Re-joining regiment, likes camp. "Scouting parties are sent out every day who frequently have scermishes with parties of the enemy and unless the rebels play their scadaddle game their [sic] will soon be bloody work done." Expects to leave, but still not on active duty because of weakness. Letter is continued the next day.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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