Williams, George M., fl. 1862 to his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.17 Author/Creator: Williams, George M., fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 May 1862 Pagination: 8 p. : Order a Copy
Heard cannon firing in the morning and suspects (but does not know for a fact) that it was a "scary sight" since it lasted for about four hours. Thinks "the enemy" wants to enter Richmond. Believes "Jeff" (Davis) and his cabinet are a "failure." He mentions that the Southern states are dissatisfied.
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