Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife

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GLC#
GLC04558.099-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
18 June 1863
Author/Creator
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
Title
To his wife
Place Written
Gettys Point, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Continued on June 19. Yesterday's festival or dance was attended by 35 ladies "of the showey kind." Teasingly says his "gal" was not there and says he sat-out the dances. Describes dancing platform, etc. Asks about crops and livestock. Mentions Lee's invasion and jocularly advises wife to "grind up your 'old sythes and bush-hooks' to defend yourself." Mentions other men promoted who had "influential friends at home" Sending twenty dollars.

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