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Lewis, Calvin (fl. 1865-1898) To George Tillotson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.188 Author/Creator: Lewis, Calvin (fl. 1865-1898) Place Written: South Oxford, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 June 1898 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

Lists the items Tillotson will need if their unit is called up for service in the Spanish American War. Calvin Lewis was Captain of the 114th New York National Guard.

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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