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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.057 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Camp opposite Fredericksburg, [Virginia] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 23.5 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Raining, rising price of food and living on "Uncle Sam's hard-tack, soldiers deserting and noting the carelessness of guards, asking for express package. Letter is continued on December 6th.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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