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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.095 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Camp on Elizabeth River Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

A lazy day in which he day-dreams of being home; mentions combating a forest fire; relates farm news from Edwin who was injured and has hired "a couple of negroes;" instructions on sheep; responding to home news.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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