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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.043 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

On the march from Washington. Mentions he saw battle at South Mountain.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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