Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.001 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 June 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 19.9 x 26.6 cm. Order a Copy
Informs his wife that he has arrived in Baltimore. Notes that most of the people passed along the way received them warmly. He does note a few exceptions where this was not so. He states that if he dies in battle he fell for a "noble cause." Sends his regards to his mother and friends.
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