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Goodridge, Allen, fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.005 Author/Creator: Goodridge, Allen, fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 July 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25.6 cm Order a Copy

Goodridge, Amanda's uncle, writes that her husband is safe after being "engaged in one of the most deadly contests ever known" [possibly First Bull Run]. Explains that Frederick was placed in command of 23 skirmishers who were used in advance of other troops. States that it is wonderful for him to still be alive, and describes the battle in detail. Frederick and his men were fired at from a rebel fort. The only protection were the trees, which were soon "filled with bullets." States that the bark from the trees got into the eyes and face of Frederick but there were no scratches on him. Frederick arrived in a drenching rain and the family treated him and prayed to God that he might still be of use to his country, fellow men, and to his wife. Finally, her uncle says that Frederick has had a good night's rest.

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
Goodridge, Allen, fl. 1861-1863

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