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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.104 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: White House, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Describes long march to the Hanover court house and unsuccessful attack on railroad strongpoint; mentions successful cavalry raid against rebels. Expects to return to Gettey's Point.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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