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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06582.53 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters written by Confederate soldier, George Morton Williams |
| Title | George M. Williams to his wife discussing gifts he is sending home, the Conscript Act and rumors that the President is displeased with nominations for the Advocacy |
| Date | 19 November 1862 |
| Author | Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Informs her that John left that morning for Soldier's Rest. He mentions sending fifty dollars with Dr. Rixey and says that he will send fifty more dollars when he gets paid. He writes that he has heard nothing more about his application. Additionally, he mentions that he has heard a rumor that the "President is dissatisfied with the nominations sent to him by Mr. Randolph." He mentions that Charley Williams will go up to Redwood and offer himself as a volunteer. He mentions that if he had the money he would do the same thing although that does not "bar the operation of the Conscript Act." He has sent the handkerchiefs for Aunt Betsy, soap, candy, and a dress for Liz. He says he has not heard from her since John came down. He has had Uncle Jack's gun "nicely mended." |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Soldier's Letter Confederate Soldier's Letter Confederate States of America Soldier's Pay Office Seeker Military Law Confederate General or Leader Government and Civics Conscription Women's History Clothing and Accessories Personal Hygiene Children and Family Diet and Nutrition Weaponry |
| People | Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) |
| Place written | Richmond, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Government & Politics; Law |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Wife |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |