Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.133 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Describes skirmishes and battle near the railroad between Petersburg and Richmond, where "lots of the men were sunstruck." Has not been able to "draw money for rations and I don't know when we shall"; mentions a letter from Urial, a need for stamps and a lack of whole sheets of paper.
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