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14 November 1862
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
to Amanda Wilkinson
Writes a short note to his wife explaining that he has just mailed her a letter and that the bearer of this note is from the 2nd regiment.
GLC03523.13.066
22 November 1862
Writes to his wife that they have marched fifty miles and are now one mile from Fredericksburg, Virginia. He lacks confidence in his ability to handle his new rank. Thinks that the great battle will take place near Fredericksburg. Notes that the...
GLC03523.13.067
26 November 1862
Writes to his wife that he holds her and their baby in the highest esteem. He is also greatly saddened that he may not be able to come home during the winter. Tells her of his dreams about going home and being with her and the new baby. Because he is...
GLC03523.13.068
10 December 1862
Writes to his wife that he is sorry but he will not be able to come home this winter because there is going to be a great battle. Every soldier has been ordered to take a gun and go into the fight. Reports that he has been promoted to lieutenant. He...
GLC03523.13.069
19 December 1862
Writes to his wife after he crosses the Rappahannock River to let her know that he is still alive after the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia. His regiment was involved in a "desperate fight" but could not force the enemy from the heights. Reports...
GLC03523.13.070
28 December 1862
Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry to is wife. His arm is still very sore from last week but he is glad to hear that she and their baby are doing so well. It appears very doubtful that he will come home this winter. The army is unsure of...
GLC03523.13.071
4 January 1863
Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry to his wife. Notes that a year ago today he started for home. Writes how much he misses her and wishes he could be with her. Is thankful that God has continued to spare him through so many battles.
GLC03523.13.072
5 January 1863
Writes to his wife that he hopes she does not think his previous letter foolish for being a love letter. Thinks that most men give all their affection before marriage and then after marriage the wife is the one who professes affection. Enjoys the...
GLC03523.13.073
circa January 1856
Woodson, Obadiah, fl. 1856
[Slave Patrol Contract]
Appoints a captain to oversee a company of men for "Patrol duty at least two nights in each week; and on the Sabbath day to disperse all collections of negroes or boys violating the Ordinances of the Town. On all slaves found off their owner's...
GLC09122
circa 27 October 1863
Frazier, Charlotte, fl. 1863
[Petition of a free black to become a slave of Jefferson S. Nash]
Petition to the District Court of Texas. "Charlotte Frazier...respectfully states and shows that she is a free person of African descent - that she is... mother of Six children under the age of Fourteen ... to wit ... Mack ... Betsey ...Luke...
GLC09123
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