Typescript of Letters Regarding Charles E. Williams

                           Bangor, Maine
                             March 27 - '13

Adj. Gen.
 State of Maine
  Augusta,:

Dear Sir,

In compliance with your suggestion relative to the 
contemplated pilgrimage  to Gettysburg of all veterans 
who participated in that famous battle 50 years  ago - I 
have the honor to state that I have resided in Maine for 
the past 35 years: that I am a native of the State of 
Virginia; that I enlisted in the Confederate Army early in 
1861, serving under Genl. Fitzhugh Lee, as a member of 
the 1st Regiment of Virginia Cavalry.  That I participated 
in the invasion of Pennsylvania during the campaign of 
1863. - taking part, with my commmand, in the great battle 
of July 1st. - 3d.  That I was engaged with the Union Cavalry 
on the afternoon of the 3d day of the encounter following 
Pickett's charge, when I was shot - my horse being killed at 
the same time.  Am I eligible to be classed as one of the 
veterans to revisit that historic field at the expense of the 
State?

                                  Very Respectfully,
                                    Chas. E. Williams
                                       241 Garland St.



                                    March 28, 1913

Mr. Chas. E. Williams
  241 Garland St.
    Bangor, Maine

Dear Sir:

     Your application to attend the Gettysburg celebration has been 
placed on file and I am specially directed by the Governor to inform 
you that on this occasion the Mason and Dixon line is erased and that 
you will be very welcome to the hospitality of the State.

                                     Very truly yours,

                                         The Adjutant General




                                      Bangor, Maine
                                        March 29, 1913

Adjutant General
  State of Maine

Dear Sir:

     Your favor of the 28th inst.apprising me of the priviledge 
of revisiting the Gettysburg battlefield as a guest of the State is 
at hand.

     Allow me to acknowledge my deep appreication of so 
distinguished a courtesy and to assure you that I shall avail myself 
of the opportunity - God willing!

                            I have the honor to remain
                                Your ob't servant
                                   Charles E. Williams
                               Ex-Lieut. Colonel, C.S.A.
                                     241 Garland St.