Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863 to Amanda Wilkinson

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GLC#
GLC03523.13.046-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
23 June 1862
Author/Creator
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
Title
to Amanda Wilkinson
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Written near Seven Pines, Virginia to his wife. He has rejoined his company and even though he has not been able to sit all day he is determined not to leave his post until he is "obliged" to. His company is "growing smaller everyday" and that one company which used to have 80 men has only reported two available for duty. Based on this he does not think they will be able to take Richmond, Virginia soon. Notes that last week he had to spend 48 hours on picket. Remarks that it is very sad how many have died between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia. Sends his wife five dollars.

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