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Morris, Wilmor W., fl. 1861-1862 to: John Morris.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06451.048 Author/Creator: Morris, Wilmor W., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 11, 1862 Pagination: 2 p : docket ;. Order a Copy

Wilmor's regiment lost many men at Williamsburg, but the Confederates lost twice as many and "left in a hurry." The road between Yorktown and Williamsburg is strewn with "guns, wagons, knives, clothing of all kinds." He is using "secesh paper" and the "envelope is secesh" as well. A note to George promises a letter soon.

Morris, George M., fl. 1861

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