Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.039 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 April 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy
He has been on the picket for the last 24 hours and feels very tired. They are being shot at and shelled all day and night. He writes that the enemy works are very strong and extend form the York River to the James River. Is glad that she has made friends in Lexington, Michigan. Sends her 10 dollars. Writes that he did not see Wink, his sister, or his mother while he was in Kalamazoo, Michigan before returning to the army because it would have made him seem like he was avoiding the battle. Explains to his wife not to fret about him and that if he were to die in battle it would be in "defense of a great country and noble cause."
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