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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.075 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Written in pencil. Has marching orders and expects to sail for Suffolk Va, news that Longstreet is moving towards Gen. Corcoran at Suffolk and there is some prospect of battle.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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