Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.146 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 July 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Evaluates the damage that different types of artillery shells (i.e. mortar and rifled cannon shot) create at various distances from the front line. Mentions troops rotations between lines, and farm business. Gives a current price for cotton cloth (75 cents a yard) and comments that bullies make cowardly soldiers. Written in a camp near Petersburg, Virginia
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