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Preferred Citation:

Willie G. M. Letter to Sue, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Scope and Contents

Letter from Willie G.M. to Sue dated February the Last, 1861 from Gordonsville, Virginia.  In it, Willie writes of wanting to be with Sue but dismisses her proposition for her and Jose to visit.  He insists that Jose has too much of a desire to be "white" for his liking.  The letter continues as he laments his aching neck and absence from her.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Race relations--United States--History--19th century
• United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
• Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865