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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.086 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Reports that a federal raid captured 3,000 rebel prisoners. Also says he does not notice the boom of guns anymore. Concludes with his longing to see his children and wife.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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