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Tillatson, T. E. (fl. 1865) to Anna

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.42.69 Author/Creator: Tillatson, T. E. (fl. 1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 May 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 24.8 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Written at the headquarters of the 2nd Division 4th AL [Alabama?]. Mr. Monroe [?] got two teams ready for him and he wants to use them. He will call them away to the city. Tells the Sergeant to go along with them.

Franklin W. Fuller from Howard, Illinois enlisted on 14 August 1862 as a Sergeant. He mustered into the I Company of the Illinois 74th Infantry on 4 September 1862. He was mustered out on 10 June 1865 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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