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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.167 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Chapin's Farm, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Travels to Point of Rocks to make out Muster Out rolls and to the hospital to visit friends. Sent money to wife. Written on U.S. Christian Commission stationery.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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