Letter #64 This is the last letter. It was not written by Capt. Wheeler, but is an account of how he appeared to be just before his death. Information I have indicates he was shot while on duty 3 May 1863 at Fredericksburg, VA. (R. H. Barton--13 March 2004) Envelope Addressed: Mr. F. D. Wheeler Saratoga Springs N. Y. (Written in a different hand on envelope: May 1863 Gilbert Thomas letter) Presentiments of Capt L. M. Wheeler A short time before the battle of Fredericksburg he appeared unusual and remarked says his 2d Lieut. Pg3 Presentiments of Capt L. M. Wheeler A short time before the battle in which he fell he remarked (says--crossed out) writes Lieut Thomas "if we cross the river I shall be wounded or killed." He expressed to Capt Horton that he should be killed in the battle of Fredericksburg. Lieut Van Denmark says he was depressed before the battle and said to him, "I know I shall be killed in the next battle." And when Van Denmark went to the hospital (after a weeks sickness in camp in the care of Capt W.) he said Capt. you better go with me for you have not been well for a week & the Dr says you are unfit for duty. "No," he answered, "I can go and (written in margin) Lieut Thomas says he never saw him appear so before Pg2 I do not want my men to go where I do not myself." "Good bye, Van," said he, "you'll never see me again, I am glad you ae going to the hospital for I think you would be shot too if you went into the fight." When he was home in Feb. on a visit it was mentioned to him that he needed more clothes and it was a good to procure them, "I have all the clothes I shall need," said he. These words were accompanied with a look full of meaning- -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT