Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.074 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 12, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 17.6 cm, Width: 10.7 cm Order a Copy
Writes to his wife that he has not slept because of the rain. He states that the troops are without shelter and that the mud in the camp is up to his knees. Notes that there are rumors about the army returning to Washington, D.C. in a few days. Explains to his wife that if he does indeed go to Washington, D.C. she should come to visit him there and bring their baby. If the army does not go to Washington, D.C. he will try to obtain a leave of absence. Writes that a rebel deserter surrendered to him while he was on picket duty. The deserter told him that the Confederate army is now on half-rations and that there are many more who have deserted. States that he has written a long letter to Eel.
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