Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.018 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy
He writes that he does not have picket duty because the enemy has left Munson's Hill and vicinity. The troops have been ready to march everyday and they go out in "stack columns" prepared to fight. Writes that they took the hill after the enemy left and laid on the ground all night and that it was cold enough to freeze. Wilkinson goes to Washington D.C. to see Amanda's uncle, Allen Goodridge, and has his "likeness" [picture] taken. States that he has been promoted to "orderly Sergeant." Writes that promotions are difficult because the regiment is the "best one in the field" and therefore everyone is trying for a promotion. Some of the troops have said that their camp will be moved to Washington, D.C. or Alexandria, Virginia. It does not matter to him though he just wants to do what is good for his country.
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