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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.092 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: South side of the Nansemond River, [Virginia] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Moved camp, picket duty, fishing a lot while on duty; the NY 89th is one of the few regiments to remain; talk of consolidating regiments; mentions rations available. Letter broken-off with orders to strike tents and move. Captain under arrest. Mentions Lt. Col. England.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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