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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06582.22 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters written by Confederate soldier, George Morton Williams |
| Title | George M. Williams to his wife regarding the death of 3,000 in recent battles and his plans to join the Young Men's Christian Association |
| Date | 12 June 1862 |
| Author | Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Describes two battles two weeks in passing where 3,000 were killed, wounded, or missing. Furthermore, he describes the battle to be more destructive than all other previous battles in the war with the exception of Kernstown. He informs her of the good news sent by Jackson that he has "repulsed Fremont and totally routed Shields." Plans on subscribing to the Young Men's Christian Association that night. He mentions that by paying the Association's fee of two dollars, he will have access to 2600 volumes. He is trying to find employment for the hours between four o'clock and seven o'clock. He admits that his trip home is still a long time from coming. He regrets hearing of "sister's affliction" but is glad that his aunt's health is improving. At the end of his letter, he writes that he has seen Jimmy and that he has heard from him that Cousin James is not well. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Soldier's Letter Confederate Soldier's Letter Confederate States of America Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks Station) Battle Union Forces Union General Confederate General or Leader Fraternal Organization Religion Library Children and Family Health and Medical |
| People | Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) |
| Place written | Richmond, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Religion |
| 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 |