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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.136 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 May 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Details the health of friends, including one who has measles, and acknowledges a pay raise. "This dearest is an awful campaign. Rivers of blood have already been shed but still the story is not half told yet."

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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