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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.30 Author/Creator: Williams, George M., fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

Complains about the heat, he has "never known it to be warmer. . ." Writes that he has left all that is dear to him. Although he is exhausted, upon hearing that Maj. Parks would deliver this letter he was determined to write. Informs her that McClellan "lies between the James & Chickahominy river."

Williams, George M., fl. 1862-1865

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