Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) to his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.21 Author/Creator: Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Writes that the current "state of things" leads him to worry. Mentions that Tom Jones may not be able to go out because he may be part of the reinforcements for Jackson in the valley. Claims that 5,000 men were to leave this morning and that no citizens were allowed a passage to Lynchburg. Mentions that the army is watching McClellan but that the uncertainty they are feeling may lead them to disaster. He informs her that Tom Jones has told him that Mr. George is to be married to Miss Knox despite the strong opposition from his children. He tells her to keep the linen clothes as he already has more than enough clothes and regrets not sending with her his trunk. He describes the futility of fixing the yard when it is probable that troops will occupy the land and force horses to ruin the "improvements."
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