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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.071 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.5 x 11.5 cm. Order a Copy

Drill, parade for new general, Gen. Smith, news. "As to my grinding my teeth if I 'could hear those rebel democrats talk' I'll bet anything that I can hear full as plain and treasonable talk from the soldiers every day and that not from one or to only, but from hundreds, and thousands." Conditions in barracks, everyone seems ill.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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