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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.14 Author/Creator: Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1862 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

Expects a telegraph from her. He describes uncomfortable conditions at a local tavern where he shared a room with three men and his bed with one of them. However, by the next day he was able to get a room that was vacated. He also says that he misses her "more than [she] can imagine."

Williams, George M

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