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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.34 Author/Creator: Williams, George M., fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 July 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Order a Copy

He writes that he spent the day with "C B****." He asks her to kiss the baby, encourage the servants, and to pray to God for his blessings. Explains that it would have been imprudent to mention names in his letters and thus give away valuable information if a letter should fall into enemy hands.

Williams, George M., fl. 1862-1865

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