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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.079 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Had to re-write letter because of rainstorm, payday, hopes for furlough and being put-off by Capt., encloses letter from Nelson. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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