Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.012 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Arlington, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 September 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy
He is sorry to hear that his wife is unhappy. From the letter it appears that Amanda and Frederick's mother do not get along. Notes that there is a rebel battery not far from his position and he can see 200 or 300 soldiers there. States that there have been a great many men killed on both sides. He encloses 17 dollars, his state pay. He states he went to Alexandria where Colonel Ellsworth was killed. Adds that his mother is worried about him.
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