Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.064 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Camp opposite Fredericksburg, [Virginia] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 January 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 19 x 11.5 cm. Order a Copy
Homesick, marching stopped by heavy rains. Regarding stopped attempt of 9th Corps to cross the Rappahannock: "...I think myself that it would have ended the war and that is the opinion of all the soldiers here, for we should undoubtedly would have got cut into mince meat and then the folks at the North probably wouldnt have stood it any longer." Mentions reorganization of regiment and his own plans.
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