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McGill, William, fl. 1861-1898 To George Tillotson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.183 Author/Creator: McGill, William, fl. 1861-1898 Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 January 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

McGill is being transferred. Hopes to make it home before his wife dies. Written at Fort Monroe.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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