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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.058 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Written at Mansion House Hospital to his wife. Is sorry that he is causing her and the family so much anxiety over his current health status. Writes that he is recovering and will soon return to his regiment. He is happy to hear that Mr. Armstrong is getting married and hopes that he will like his new home. Notes that the regiment is well and that Sergeant Montague visited him today. He writes that he is happy to hear everyone at home is doing so well. Will try to write to his family and his sister Wink soon; he has not been able to do so because he has been so sick.

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

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