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Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864 to George Wortham

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02233.55.01 Author/Creator: Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 18, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

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.

Williams, W. F., fl. 1863-1864
Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883

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