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Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.025 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 November 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.3 cm Order a Copy

Writes that he is unwell but not unwell enough to prevent him from doing his duties. He says that there were about 10,000 infantry and cavalry along with 120 pieces of cannon. He thinks that he will be unable to come home this month but will try to come home in January and stay as long as possible.

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

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