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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.034 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Lexington, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 11, 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Reports that he is back from Port Huron, Michigan. He says he will try to come home soon. Likes Lexington, Michigan very much but cannot stay here without her. Asks that she look after his sister and her new baby.

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

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