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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.098 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 16 May 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 18.1 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry. He writes a letter of introduction for Sergeant Wilhelm [?] Shakespeer who has promised to visit Frederick Wilkinson's wife. Reports that he was sick but has since recovered. Requested a leave of absence but has yet to receive a response.

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

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