Wilkinson, Frederick W. (fl. 1861-1863) to Amanda Wilkinson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.13.091 Author/Creator: Wilkinson, Frederick W. (fl. 1861-1863) Place Written: Lebanon, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 18.2 x 14.4 cm. Order a Copy
Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry near Lebanon, Kentucky. Worries that he and many of the other officers in the regiment will not be paid for two months. As soon as he receives his commission from home he will ask for a leave of absence. He writes that he is mad at his wife for riding with Mr. Palmer and will discuss the matter with her when he comes home. There are reports that Charleston, South Carolina has been captured by Union forces. Writes that the army is advancing rapidly and that deserters are returning to the regiments. He thinks that the army will gain 100,000 men within the next three weeks. Asks his wife if she has heard any news about Leroy Cahill. Heard rumors that Cahill's arm had been shot off, and wants to know if these are true.
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