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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.105 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Gettys Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Describes march from White House in great detail: foraging, washing clothes, giving away blanket to contraband, and more marching.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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