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Cole, S.G., fl. 1861-1898 To George Tillotson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.180 Author/Creator: Cole, S.G., fl. 1861-1898 Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy

Still fulfilling his role as an officer, Cole asks GWT to keep watch over the regiment and to tell them to keep their heads down. Sends stamps. Written at Fort Monroe.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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