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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.33 Author/Creator: Williams, George M., fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 July 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

He writes that he is worried about family's safety especially since he has not heard from them. Thinks that General Pope's orders will jeopardize her safety. He informs her that the fifth division of the army is on the march for Jackson and if Pope's troops do not retire there will be a fight in Culpeper.

Williams, George M., fl. 1862-1865

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