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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.042 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 May 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 31.8 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

Written 12 miles from Richmond, Virginia. States he was very pleased to hear from Amanda, his wife, as he had not heard from her in over a week. He has been very sick, but not as sick as before. Is glad to hear that his wife has moved in with her mother. Letter is torn and missing piece of lower left hand corner.

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

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