Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.023 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.5 x 12 cm. Order a Copy
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