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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.100 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Gettys Point, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Trying to comfort his wife, who was depressed by the death of a relation (Lucy who had died a year earlier). Expects marching orders soon.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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