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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.010 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Hatteras Inlet, [North Carolina] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 February 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Settled in camp, weather, price of food coming down.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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