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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.069 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 19, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy

Responds to his father who believes the rebels will be beaten sooner or later, talking about discharges and belief that a Binghampton lawyer in Washington can get them for $5, bemoaning his bad luck, mentions his bad grace about not getting promoted.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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