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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.24 Author/Creator: Williams, George M., fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

He has received letters from her every day for the past several days. The news is dull, but he has seen General Price, who looks too benevolent to be a warrior. Price's troops have not yet arrived. Plans on going home to see her "as soon as the central road is clear."

Williams, George M. Price, fl. 1862

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