Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.049 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Pleasant Valley, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy
More diarrhea "about all I eat is parched corn or a little grated meal made into pudding...." asks for money, mentions recruiting by other soldiers, reports battle across the river, troops held in readiness. the letter is continued on October 18th.
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