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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.166 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Chapin's Farm, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 18 x 11.5 cm. Order a Copy

Begins making out discharge papers for Company H. GWT given command after Lieutenant is taken to hospital. Weather turns cold; camp news.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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