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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.119 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy

Worry of "calamity" at home; hopes for discharge next April 1st; sarcastically mentions letter of 1st Lt. of 114th NYS Vols. (unidentified); discusses current rations and how only cooks make cook food; comments that the food always causes digestive problems.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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