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Tillotson, Mary, fl. 1866 To her brother George Tillotson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.174 Author/Creator: Tillotson, Mary, fl. 1866 Place Written: Vineland, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 April [1864] Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

George has lost a son. Describes the invalids who come to Vineland to be cured by fresh air and water. Also includes a letter to her sister-in-law Libbey on verso and a small postscript to her sister Fanny.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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