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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.127 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 December 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he enjoys good health; mentions seeing Gen. Gilmore riding "with a woman said to be his wife, but I will say I think him the best looking of the two." Mentions the special favors some Masons; receive; speculates on the destination of an expedition; expects to see fighting soon.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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