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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.116 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Wonders about her letters being misdirected; describes food (oysters, clams) and cost of other items; mentions other soldiers getting furloughs including one "in the hospital on account I suppose of the 'ladies disease' contracted in Norfolk...."

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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