Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) to his wife
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06582.28 Author/Creator: Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
Writes that the "roar of cannon & musketry was painfully audible and exceeded the thunder of the fiercest storm." He mentions that General Hill's division fought on his side where his troops drove the enemy three or four miles and captured three batteries. He hopes that God grants that McClellan's army face "total annihilation." He has found that tea costs seventeen dollars despite knowing someone who was able to get the tea for four dollars per pound. He is glad that Pen escaped the battle and that he does not think that the contest will last more than a week or ten days. Writes that in time, "McClellan will be routed or captured." He suspects that McClellan will abscond along the James River. If achieved, McClellan's surrender will be like that of Mack to Napoleon. He says that because of the intrepidity of the soldiers, the enemy will not be able to reach Richmond. He warns her not to buy smuggled goods from Hood and Nelson because the Government will arrest anyone "caught in the traffic."
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