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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.039 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Camp Park Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 August 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Ailment of another soldier, Dan, and his own visit to doctor about lameness and soreness (given an emetic). Hears artillery in distance but expects to continue guard duty. Letter continued on August 23rd.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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