And the icing on the cake, his initials
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Micajah Wilkinson was almost 40 when the war started. Joined the local militia and was stationed at Camp Milldale, outside Vicksburg, until the siege started. The militia disbanded, so he came home to SW Mississippi and joined a cavalry unit, serving until the end of the war, and surrendering under Gen Forrest. All this while having a pardon from the governor from service (he was a preacher) in his pocket the whole time.
I have about 60 letters, him and his 3 brothers (and wives) wrote during the war, and several post war letters. Also have an original 1840 land grant deed to his father.
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One of the original pictures I have of him and grandma Mary. Picture dates from 1880s (when Judson had his studio in Gloster). Also have their wedding picture from 1843