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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.27 Author/Creator: Williams, George M., fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1862 Pagination: 8 p. : Order a Copy

Writes that he will get the cotton and send it at along with another item she requested at "first safe opportunity." Does not think Mr. Jameson has come to the city yet. The weather has been "excessively hot." He writes that "the city is dull" except for incoming rumors from Maryland. He describes receiving a note from Woodson Hansbough which "coolly informed" him that he has told Mr. Scammell that he would settle his bill at the Hotel. He does not appreciate Hansborough's ways and expects her to treat him with " much distant civility." He discusses a man and married woman who seem to be "arousing suspicion." Informs her that he has learned that Struman has been killed or wounded and that Pen (Sturman's brother) has not written about him in his letters to George.

Williams, George M., fl. 1862-1865

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