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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.160 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Fort Powhattan, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Continued Sept. 10th. Cross written. Describes arrival at the Fort and Garrison duty. Fort is manned by "the 89th New York [GWT's regiment], one company of darkey cavalry, one company of heavy artillery, and a signal station." Relieved to hear the family was all well.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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