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1 July 1864
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Faint; written in pencil. Charging a confederate line; advice to his wife about breeding a horse.
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4 July 1864
Written in pencil. Expresses disappointment that the fourth was not being "celebrated with more noise for it was rumored yesterday that at daylight this morning all of our batteries would open on Petersburg and the rebel fortifications."
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June 28, 1864
Tillotson, Georgiana, fl. 1856-1920
To her father George Tillotson
Writes that she can't write very well yet as she has only been practicing for about four weeks. Describes her studies at school and wishes her father were home.
GLC04558.145.01
To his daughter Georgiana Tillotson
Compliments Georgiana on her writing and thanks her for the letter. Encourages her to keep practicing her lessons: "If . . . you wish to improve in any thing, always strive to do what you do do , well."
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9 July 1864
Evaluates the damage that different types of artillery shells (i.e. mortar and rifled cannon shot) create at various distances from the front line. Mentions troops rotations between lines, and farm business. Gives a current price for cotton cloth...
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