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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.135 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 May 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Placed in command of a "post" along the James, GWT directs the defense of his troops as Confederates repeatedly attack from across a ravine. Also defends himself against rumors that he played games and drank at Parkers (in New York).

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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