Nathaniel V. Watkins, Richmond, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 June 1
Scope and Contents
Says that he is in Richmond due to a pain caused by passage of gravel from the kidneys to the bladder, a routine and not serious problem among men in the army; mentions a skirmish near the Chickahominy River where the Yankees were whipped; says they have been getting enough to eat despite rumours to the contrary; says morale is good; they are confident of holding Richmond; the tide of victory has turned in their favor and war will be over in a short time; thanks God for protecting his health and family; relates story of a fight where thankfully his company was spared. Including letter, June 2, 1862.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 June 1
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