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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.48 Author/Creator: Williams, George M., fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Order a Copy

Mentions that he is "quite well with the exception of the side pain" which he does not believe will ever go away. He provides a sketch of his "mode of life." He explains why he may not win the appointment ("unknown to the appointing power, don't belong to the right political faith."). He asks whether Uncle Jack has sold his horses yet. He asks her to burn the letter after she has read it because he has written about particular people and the Judge Advocacy.

Williams, George M., fl. 1862-1865

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