Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.145 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: near Petersburg, [Virginia] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 22.5 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy
Written in pencil. Expresses disappointment that the fourth was not being "celebrated with more noise for it was rumored yesterday that at daylight this morning all of our batteries would open on Petersburg and the rebel fortifications."
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