Letter from Reverend John Wilkinson to Reverend Doctor Lord, September 19, 1860

In this letter from September 19, 1860, John Wilkinson, rector of Christ Church in Joliet, Illinois, writes to the Reverend Doctor Lord of Vicksburg, Mississippi introducing Samuel Reed to his "pastoral care." He states that Reed "contemplates passing the winter in your city."

Joliet Ills.

Sept. 19th 1860

To Rev. Dr. Lord

Vicksburg, Miss

Rev & dear Sir

Permit me to introduce & command to your pastoral care, the bearer Mr. Samuel B. Reed, an esteemed friend & communicant of my parish. Mr. R. comtemplates passing the winter in your city.

Your brother in Christ.
John Wilkinson Rector of Christ Church

Joliet Ills.