Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) to his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.53 Author/Creator: Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : address Order a Copy
Informs her that John left that morning for Soldier's Rest. He mentions sending fifty dollars with Dr. Rixey and says that he will send fifty more dollars when he gets paid. He writes that he has heard nothing more about his application. Additionally, he mentions that he has heard a rumor that the "President is dissatisfied with the nominations sent to him by Mr. Randolph." He mentions that Charley Williams will go up to Redwood and offer himself as a volunteer. He mentions that if he had the money he would do the same thing although that does not "bar the operation of the Conscript Act." He has sent the handkerchiefs for Aunt Betsy, soap, candy, and a dress for Liz. He says he has not heard from her since John came down. He has had Uncle Jack's gun "nicely mended."
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