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

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GLC#
GLC06582.37-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
11 September 1862
Author/Creator
Williams, George M., fl. 1862
Title
to his wife
Place Written
Richmond, Virginia
Pagination
5 p. :
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Mentions missing travel connections and seeing Uncle Jack and William. He reported to Colonel Deas but because Deas might have to go the field George may have to find another office. He writes of plans following the departure of Deas. He says that he is starved and has not eaten a mouthful since the day before. He claims to be more and more depressed as the separation from his wife endures. He reflects on how when they first married neither one expected this war. He reports news of the democratic victory in the elections and hopes that the war will end soon. He says that he was upset over Cousin Ella, not her. He asks her to stop "running on" as much as she has and offers the proverb that "too much freedom breeds contempt."

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