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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.12 Author/Creator: Williams, George M., fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Says he is confident that in times like these she will not let a week go by without writing to him. He regrets not sending for her by writing, "Procrastination ruins more plans than anything else." He mentions wanting to see her "very much." He informs her that James Fields will be going up on Friday and that if he can not be there he will ask him to escort her down.

Williams, George M., fl. 1862-1865

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