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Tillotson, Georgiana, fl. 1856-1920 To her father George Tillotson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.145.01 Author/Creator: Tillotson, Georgiana, fl. 1856-1920 Place Written: Greene, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 28, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 14.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes that she can't write very well yet as she has only been practicing for about four weeks. Describes her studies at school and wishes her father were home.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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