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15 November 1863
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
He has put on more weight; has gotten used to constant firing on Charleston; encloses a "greenback" for Dolly.
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21 November 1863
Hopes for furlough; talks about presidential election "I dont suppose for a moment that any soldier would go home and vote a Copperhead ticket, and on the other hand, I wouldnt vote a republican ticket just merely because it was republican but I...
GLC04558.124
4 December 1863
News, other soldiers' furloughs; expects promotion; has daily, long drills; says he is cheered by news from the west.
GLC04558.126
12 December 1863
Writes that he enjoys good health; mentions seeing Gen. Gilmore riding "with a woman said to be his wife, but I will say I think him the best looking of the two." Mentions the special favors some Masons; receive; speculates on the destination of an...
GLC04558.127
27 December 1863
On furlough. Had hoped to surprise her by coming home, but must go to Albany. Still hopes to see her.
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