Nathaniel V. Watkins, Gloucester Point, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 April 27
Scope and Contents
Discusses religious activities, such as Bible study and sermons, and mentions that several men have made confessions of faith; gives advice to Nannie on how to handle their separation, educate the children and states that they should be thankful for their fate which could be worse; states that Peninsula is still quiet, but that fighting must take place soon; the men are confident; says that Confederate lines are more strongly fortified than at Manassas and Centreville; army numbers eighty to a hundred thousand and is armed with enough amunition, cannons and artillery; mentions possibility of iron-clads; gives names of commaders-- General Joseph E. Johnston commands Army, General Hill the left wing resting on the York River, General James Longstreet the center, and General John Bankhead Magruder the right wing resting on the James River. Including letter dated April 28, 1862, exhorts Nannie to write longer letters and more frequently; gives detailed instructions for cultivation of his farm.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 April 27
Creator
- From the Collection: Watkins, Nathaniel Venable (Person)
- From the Collection: Ballantine, Elisha (Rev.) (Person)
- From the Collection: Daniel, James B. (Person)
- From the Collection: Read, Charles Lewis, 1794-1869 (Person)
- From the Collection: Sherrill, Nancy Read (Person)
- From the Collection: Watkins, Richard H. (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository