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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.043 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Savage's Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.2 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his wife that even though he was sick he still tried to fight in the battle, but had to turn around and go back. Mentions the large number of sick and wounded coming into the hospital. He tried to leave the hospital yesterday morning but could not and had to stay. Describes in graphic detail the bloated bodies of the dead.

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

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