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Williams, George M., fl. 1862 to his wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.11 Author/Creator: Williams, George M., fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 March 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Order a Copy

Describes the uncertainty of army movements. Advises his wife to take the next train to him if she fears anything. He complains that the Government maintains too much secrecy, and so exaggerates peoples' fears.

Williams, George M., fl. 1862-1865

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