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- GLC#
- GLC06582.55-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 25 November 1862
- Author/Creator
- Williams, George M., fl. 1862
- Title
- to his wife
- Place Written
- Richmond, Virginia
- Pagination
- 2 p. :
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
He still does not know about his application but hopes he will soon hear the results. He is unsure about when he will be home and for how long he will stay. Admits to not knowing what to write since he has not heard word from home. He writes "the city is agitated in relation to Fredericksburg." He describes Nannie Pendleton (evidently a cousin) as a "sweet & smart girl." He asks about the condition of his horse and rifle and if the dress for Liz and the handkerchiefs for Aunt Betsy were well received. He mentions that Gen. Haymond does not want him to leave the city and will try to find him a position better than the one he is currently holding.
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