Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: The James Williams Letter, dated October 22, 1866, was written by Williams, a Confederate diplomat, during his exile in Gratz, Styria. He discusses his thoughts and feelings regarding the fall of the Confederacy and the condition of the United States in 1866.Beginning with the subject of books which he needs and articles which he hopes to publish, Williams soon turns to more general subjects, notably the prospects for the South and his own future: "Years of absence from early...