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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.056 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Camp near Fredericksburg, [Virginia] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Interrupted by orders and drills. Reports rebels fortifying heights beyond Fredericksburg, believes they are equal or superior in numbers, re-building the same depot as done last year, comment about blacks riding the railroad while soldier walk, camp moved to higher ground, his opinion of Burnside and belief that other Union generals "will probably work against him." The letter is continued on December 1st.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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