Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.020 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Arlington, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 19.8 x 13.2 cm. Order a Copy
Wilkinson writes that he has sent his mother 30 dollars, but has yet to hear from her. He is also glad to hear that Amanda, his wife, is out of debt. Notes that his pay has increased to 20 dollars a month but it is a poor amount compared to the work he does. He hopes that the little money he saves will buy them property and notes that some men have done so already. Asks his wife to send the rest of his family his love.
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