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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.123 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26.5 cm Order a Copy

He has put on more weight; has gotten used to constant firing on Charleston; encloses a "greenback" for Dolly.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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