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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.142 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: near Petersburg, [Virginia] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Written in pencil. Cross written. Coming back from the hospital, finding many of his regiment wounded GWT takes his place in the trenches surrounding Petersburg. Describes life in the trenches, gives the number of wounded and killed for his regiment.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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