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29 July 1863
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Written in pencil aboard a barge docked at Portsmouth. Describes marching and countermarching; speculates that they are destined for Charleston's Fort Wagner.
GLC04558.107
1 August 1863
Written in pencil on patriotic stationery. Describes the situation of forts ringing Charleston (Moultrie, Sumter, Wagner), and mentions that Wagner was taken last night but lost due to shelling. "...I dont like the looks of things here in general...
GLC04558.108
2 August 1863
Describes the pettiness of an officer who would not allow the troops to land until their officer had reported to him; describes the island.
GLC04558.109
6 August 1863
Written on patriotic stationery. Continued August 7. Describes lack of tents, current duties and situation around Charleston (Sumter, Wagner). Fatigued from unloading vessels.
GLC04558.110
18 August 1863
Describes orders to march, countermarch and counter-countermarch. Says half the regiment is sick although he is healthy and that the monitors have begun attacking Forts Sumter and Wagner.
GLC04558.111
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