William H. Williams to Godfrey Weitzel, 14 May 1865
Stuart Hospital Richmond Va
May 14th 1865
General.
I very respectfully solicit your acceptance of the enclosed "Acrostic" for Mrs General Weitzel.
I expect to be mustered out in a day or two having just recovered from a very severe illness, and as soon as I can procure the necessary materiel I will endeavour to produce an "Acrostic" on your name, alluding to your entry into Richmond, as a small tribute of respect and slight acknowledgement of my gratitude for the leniency you displayed toward me when I "put an enemy in my mouth to steal away my brains".
I have the honor to be, General,
Your most obedient humble servant
William Henry Williams
Detailed for Clerk at your Hd. Qrs.
10th N. H. Vols.
9525
DATABASE CONTENT
(9525) | DL1526.009 | 130 | Letters | 1865-05-14 |
Tags: Discharge/Mustering Out, Fall of Richmond, Illnesses, Poetry
People - Records: 2
- (3496) [recipient] ~ Weitzel, Godfrey
- (3502) [writer] ~ Williams, William Henry
Places - Records: 1
SOURCES
William H. Williams to Godfrey Weitzel, 14 May 1865, DL1526.009, Nau Collection