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Tillotson, Mary, fl. 1866 To her brother George Tillotson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.172 Author/Creator: Tillotson, Mary, fl. 1866 Place Written: Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 January 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 27.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Incomplete letter to George Tillotson from Mary. Writes encouraging words to her brother, asking him to take care of himself. Family news.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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