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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.154.01 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Petersburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Warns his wife of a reoccurring dream in which he is taken prisoner and recounts occasions when his dreams have come true. Page 4 is addressed to his daughter "Dollie". Encourages her to improve herself. Tells her of the dangers of camp life. With accompanying letter from Dollie. [Georgiana - reference to # 145] Written near Petersburg, Virginia

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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