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Williams, George (fl. 1862-1865) to his sister Maria

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02156.29 Author/Creator: Williams, George (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1862-1865 Pagination: 4 p. : 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Dated only as 26 January. Written from Camp Holly, New Market Heights, Virginia (located in present-day Henrico County, Virginia, outside of Richmond). Written on U.S. Christian Commission stationery.

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