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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.054 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Fredericksburg, [Virginia] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Written in pencil while on guard duty. Marching, Burnsides sending flag of truce to civilians telling them to leave, farm business.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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