Eliza Yonge Wilkinson | |
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| Born | Eliza Yonge 7 February 1757 St. Paul's Parish, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Letter-writer |
| Notable work | Letters of Eliza Wilkinson During the Invasion and Possession of Charlestown, S. C. by the British in the Revolutionary War |
| Spouse(s) | Joseph Wilkinson (married 1774-1775), Peter Porcher (married 1786-1797) |
| Children | 5 |
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| Relatives | Robert Yonge (grandfather) |
Eliza Yonge Wilkinson (1757–?) was an American letter-writer active during the American Revolutionary War. Her letters provide an important historical account of South Carolina during the War and the perspective of gentlewomen. In her writing she balances the horrors of war with humour and self-awareness. Her letters were collected, edited and published by Caroline Gilman in 1839.