Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.054 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 August 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy
Writes to his wife that they have retreated from Harrison's Landing, Virginia and that the army has moved to reinforce General Pope. He states that he told his commanding officer that he needed some rest, so he was sent to Mansion House Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia along with 20 others. He reassures her that he is not sick but he is very tired. One of the men in the company died and all were sad to hear it. Asks her to take good care of herself and feels bad that he is away while she is sick. He will also send some of his 40 dollars.
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