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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.045 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Camp near Harper's Ferry, West Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19 x 11.5 cm. Order a Copy

Ordered to act as Sergeant (from Corp.) and arresting two deserters who returned. Reconnaissance balloons report rebels digging rifle pits 10 miles to the south.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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