Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.112 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Long Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
Expects to receive order the next day; writes that he has a good view of operations and artillery; says Fort Sumter "is sometimes completely enveloped in a cloud of brick dust[,] smoke, and spray, from our balls and shells." Describes other operations; health of regiment.
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