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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.137 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: White House, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Describe marches and the break up of the brigade. Sends his wife his new address and cautions her not to work too hard.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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