Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson and his mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.017 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 25.4 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
The first part of the letter is addressed to his wife, Amanda. He tells his wife that he has been promoted to Sergeant. Says there was a hard fight on the river between gun boats and a rebel battery. He thinks not much damage was done to either side because the battery was on a high hill far away from the boats. He states there are many rumors about the fighting but little to be confirmed. The second part of the letter is to his mother. He thanks his mother for being kind and that he has been dreaming of coming home for a long time.
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