Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.024 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy
Written at Camp Richardson. States that he loves her very much and is glad she has regained much of her strength. Is extremely excited that she will soon be a mother. Notes that they have been out on a "tramp" after seeing the enemy. He states that 16,000 men and 12 cannons went out after the enemy. He visited "Pohick Church" which was built by Washington 88 years ago. Wilkinson then goes on to describe the dimensions and aesthetics of the building. Also adds that he sat in Washington's pew which he liked very much. Reports that an old slave told him that 600 of the enemy cavalry came through that area last night. Says that he has not seen a good looking, intelligent woman since he came to Virginia. Notes that the navy is doing a good job of capturing Confederate ports. Writes to his friends and family that he is proud to be serving his country. Also includes a small pamphlet with the lyrics to a song called "When this Cruel War is Over" printed on it.
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