20 August 1863

Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Williams outlines a confrontation between Alfred Davenport, who refused to work "under any such d-d government," and a supervisor. Williams accuses Davenport of trading with the enemy and giving them information. Sent to an unnamed Colonel. Cross Landing is near Columbia, North Carolina. Excerpt: "On Thursday last he was ordered to appear on the road and assist in repairing it. He told the overseer whom I had appointed (Mr. Wm Rowe) that he would not work under any such d__d government - that it was nothing but a d__d military despotism at best. This man's general character is anything but…

GLC02233.35

September 18, 1864

Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Letter regarding arrest of traders, and list of confiscated goods [Decimalized .01-.02]

Williams informs George Wortham that he has captured men who were trading across the lines and encloses a list of the articles seized and men captured.

GLC02233.55

September 18, 1864

Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

Williams informs George Wortham that he has captured men who were trading across the lines and encloses a list of the articles seized (ranging from pork to pocket knives, hoopskirt, calico and spun cotton) and the five men captured.

GLC02233.55.01

September 18, 1864

Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph document

Title: [List of articles seized from traders]

List of articles seized from men who were trading across enemy lines. Also lists the men captured.

GLC02233.55.02