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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.13.096 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Frederick W. Wilkinson |
| Title | Frederick Wilkinson to Amanda Wilkinson writing from Kentucky of the wealth of the residents, and describing the many different colors of the slaves |
| Date | 29 April 1863 |
| Author | Wilkinson, Frederick W. (fl. 1861-1863) |
| Recipient | Wilkinson, Amanda |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written on the Green River in Kentucky. He writes that they have marched 30 miles inland and are very far from any railroad station. Expects that they will soon march again but is unsure as to where they are headed. Writes that he has been sick for the past few days, the sickest he has been since joining the army. He thinks this area of the country very pleasant and states "the inhabitants are as wealthy as negro owners can get." Writes of the many different colors of the slaves. States that Colonel Humphry is now in command of the regiment. Humphry was a captain when he left Michigan but has since been promoted. Reports that Humphry is a very good leader. Claims a great many girls are falling in love with him and his wife should be careful. He is happy that his mother has moved out of her old house as it was too expensive and hopes that she will be able to find a cheaper place to live. Reports that there are 300 men for 38 officers. He is unsure where he will muster as the regiment keeps moving. In a post script he asks his wife to send envelopes. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Railroad Health and Medical Slavery African American History Finance Women's History Marriage Children and Family |
| People | Wilkinson, Frederick W. (fl. 1861-1863) Wilkinson, Amanda (fl. 1861-1863) |
| Place written | Kentucky |
| Theme | The American Civil War; African Americans; Slavery & Abolition |
| 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: Unit | Michigan 2nd, Infantry, G Company |