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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.54 Author/Creator: Williams, George M., fl. 1862 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

Writes that he knows nothing about his appointment. However, he predicts that he will not receive the appointment because the other applicants "are men of great influence." He is uncertain about entering the army because he does not have enough money to hire a substitute, would not buy one if he could, and doubts that a physician will grant him a certificate of disability.

Williams, George M., fl. 1862-1865

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