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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.044 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Written to his wife from camp of the Michigan 2nd Infantry, 7 miles from Richmond, Virginia. Sends her 15 dollars. Writes that Dr. Hitchcock has been taking care of the sick men. He returned to his regiment this morning and is feeling better but still not well. Sends his love to her and the baby.

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

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