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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.120 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Cold. Cannot make mud chimneys because sand will not stick; other soldiers enlisting as cavalry, including Capt. Lewis (who did not get along with GWT). This letter is fully addressed "Mrs. A. Elizabeth Tillotson"

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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