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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.13.053 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Frederick W. Wilkinson |
| Title | Frederick Wilkinson to Amanda Wilkinson regarding sickness in his company |
| Date | 31 July 1862 |
| Author | Wilkinson, Frederick W. (fl. 1861-1863) |
| Recipient | Wilkinson, Amanda |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written near Harrison's Landing, Virginia. Is sad to hear that she has not received some of his letters. Reports that he was out on picket yesterday and comments that many of the men in his company are sick. Is afraid that he will not see her again for some time as it is nearly impossible to get furloughs. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Women's History Marriage Health and Medical |
| People | Wilkinson, Frederick W. (fl. 1861-1863) Wilkinson, Amanda (fl. 1861-1863) |
| Place written | Virginia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | Frederick Wilkinson was a resident of Kalamazoo County, Michigan when he enlisted on 10 May 1861 as a Sergeant. On 25 May 1861 he mustered into "K" Company of the Michigan 2nd Infantry. He was promoted to 1st Sergeant and later to 2nd Lieutenant on 1 December 1861. Wilkinson was discharged for promotion on 14 January 1863. Also on that day he was transferred to "G" Company of the Michigan 2nd Infantry. He resigned on 30 June 1863. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Wife |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Eastern Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | Michigan 2nd, Infantry, K Company |