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Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866 to E. Levassor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05732.05 Author/Creator: Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866 Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 July 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War writes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) in Covington, Kentucky. Describes a recent sailing expedition, and informs Levassor that General Davis Tillson is visiting Savannah. Discusses the activities of mutual acquaintances and expresses his intention to visit the Cincinnati, Ohio area. States that his father and brother are engaged in the business of planting an unspecified crop.

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866
Levassor, E., fl. 1861-1865
Tillson, Davis, fl. 1865

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