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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.033 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Lexington, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 January 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

Notes that they have not had any movements recently. Attended a dance for the benefit of the soldiers. States that his mother and all of his friends were glad to see him and that he is doing well. The baby cried all night and he barely got any sleep. The baby also looks a lot like its mother.

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

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