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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.036 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Port Huron, Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 24, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 25.2 cm Order a Copy

Sends her eight dollars. Says if the journey is too much to do in one night she should take her time. Also asks her to bring his boots.

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

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