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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06582.07 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters written by Confederate soldier, George Morton Williams |
| Title | George M. Williams to his wife sharing a poem in which he argues that all men must fight for their country against tyranny |
| Date | 25 February 1862 |
| Author | Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written in the form of a poem. Discusses how thinking of his wife puts him in "good heart," and compares his heart to that of Newton, Milton or Shakespeare. He says that all must fight for country and cause, or submit to tyranny. He writes that he is very sleepy. He points out that the recent rainfalls are signaling "the birth of spring." Furthermore, he writes that flannel can be bought at high prices in stores on Main and Broad. He reminds her that although the price for flannel is high that he would be more than happy to provide it for her if she only asks. He sends his "love to all." He asks her to have the baby "clean and tidy" for when he visits which he thinks will be soon. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Soldier's Letter Confederate Soldier's Letter Confederate States of America Children and Family Finance Merchants and Trade Women's History Marriage Poetry Literature and Language Arts Patriotism Clothing and Accessories Textile |
| People | Williams, George M. (fl. 1862) |
| Place written | Richmond, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Arts & Literature |
| 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 |