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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.164 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Chapin's Farm, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Describes transfer from the fort to Chapins Farm and the action there including how he saved an officer. Long list of comrades killed, wounded and missing. Lost $130.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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