Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 To his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04558.108 Author/Creator: Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 15 x 10 cm. Order a Copy
Written in pencil on patriotic stationery. Describes the situation of forts ringing Charleston (Moultrie, Sumter, Wagner), and mentions that Wagner was taken last night but lost due to shelling. "...I dont like the looks of things here in general...." Notes that he is farther away from her than before. Written while aboard the steamer Adelaid.
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