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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.134 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 May 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Has not heard from his wife since he left New York. Lengthy decription of the back and forth fighting around Richmond and the heavy losses by both sides. Cross writing questions whether money sent from Elmira was received.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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