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Tillotson, Georgiana (fl. 1856-1920) To her father George Tillotson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.154.02 Author/Creator: Tillotson, Georgiana (fl. 1856-1920) Place Written: Greene, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Writes that she has been sick and therefore unable to write. Updates her father on family members and wishes that her father were home.

Greene July 31st 1864
Dear Father,
I did intend to write to you yesterday as I was sick and did not go to school but Ma had company and I did not get a chance, I was sick with sick headache and as you have it as considerable you know how to pity me, but I am quite well now. Caroline Warner has got the whooping cough and I dont know but I may have it, but I hope not. I suppose you will think I have not improved much in writing but if you could read my other one perhaps you can this. I have been up to Uncle Iras I went up with Aunt Mary on the Packet. I enjoyed the ride very much and my visit with Estelle also, they were all very well, uncle Ira was working for Mrs. Cummings at haying, he has been [2] sick most all summer. Aunt Martha was spining, and Estelle goes to school. Our school keeps but two weeks longer and I shall be glad when it is out for I am tired of going this hot weather, it is very warm and dry. Ma says there is but a little over three months before your time will be out. O Pa how glad we shall all be when you get home again, you wont go to war again will you. Leon is full of mischief he sits here, by me, sticking paper over his eyes, nose, and face, no wonder he grows so fast, is it. Grandpas folks are all well. Leon sends his love with mine to you. I hope you can read this without much trouble, Good bye for the present.
From your affectionate daughter,
Dollie

Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918

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