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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.13.039 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Frederick W. Wilkinson |
| Title | Frederick Wilkinson to Amanda Wilkinson writing that they are being shot and shelled all day |
| Date | 28 April 1862 |
| Author | Wilkinson, Frederick W. (fl. 1861-1863) |
| Recipient | Wilkinson, Amanda |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | He has been on the picket for the last 24 hours and feels very tired. They are being shot at and shelled all day and night. He writes that the enemy works are very strong and extend form the York River to the James River. Is glad that she has made friends in Lexington, Michigan. Sends her 10 dollars. Writes that he did not see Wink, his sister, or his mother while he was in Kalamazoo, Michigan before returning to the army because it would have made him seem like he was avoiding the battle. Explains to his wife not to fret about him and that if he were to die in battle it would be in "defense of a great country and noble cause." |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Confederate States of America Artillery Battle Fortification Soldier's Pay Finance Children and Family Patriotism Death |
| People | Wilkinson, Frederick W. (fl. 1861-1863) Wilkinson, Amanda (fl. 1861-1863) |
| Place written | Yorktown, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Children & Family |
| 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 |