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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.110 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Written on patriotic stationery. Continued August 7. Describes lack of tents, current duties and situation around Charleston (Sumter, Wagner). Fatigued from unloading vessels.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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