Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.095 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 19.8 x 12.2 cm. Order a Copy
Written on board the steamer [Majestic] on the Ohio River. He writes his wife that the regiment is on its way to the back part of the state. He has not heard from one of the lieutenants in regiment and assumes that the lieutenant was unable to get his pay or Wilkinson's pay. He is afraid that he will not get paid for over a month. Asks his wife to borrow him 100 dollars as he needs the money. Reports that he has changed divisions and paymasters. Thinks he is owed about 600 dollars worth of pay and that many other officers are owed money as well. Blames the paymasters and not the government for the situation. Notes that he has no sword or any money to buy a new one. General Ambrose Burnside is once again the commanding officer. Writes that he is unsure where the army is going or what they will do next.
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