A sketch of the life and services of Gen. Otho Holland Williams / Read before the Maryland historical society, on Thursday / evening, March 6, 1851

Name: A sketch of the life and services of Gen. Otho Holland Williams / Read before the Maryland historical society, on Thursday / evening, March 6, 1851
Author: Osmond Tiffany

By Osmond Tiffany

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A concise biographical sketch traces the life and military career of Otho Holland Williams, beginning with his childhood in rural Maryland, early service in county clerks' offices, and a turn to commercial life before the outbreak of war. It follows his enlistment and disciplined advancement, highlighting traits of integrity, modesty, religious faith, and a lasting attachment to rural peace. The account relies on extensive extracts from his letters to illuminate his domestic values, reflections on happiness, and views on command and discipline, and it pairs these personal insights with descriptions of wartime service and public duty.

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Osmond Tiffany

Osmond Tiffany was an American author and historian known for his work on early American military figures. His notable publication, "A Sketch of the Life and Services of Gen. Otho Holland Williams," was presented to the Maryland Historical Society in 1851. This work reflects Tiffany's interest in the contributions of military leaders during the American Revolutionary War, particularly in the context of Maryland's history. Through his writings, Tiffany contributed to the preservation of historical narratives and the understanding of regional heritage.