Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.157 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 18 x 12 cm. Order a Copy
Describes life in the trenches, including their proximity to the rebel line: "Every day our fellow[s] and the rebs are talking, and blackguarding, across, and yesterday one of Co. C's men went out half way and exchanged papers with them." Expects to be mustered out before he is mustered out.
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