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Nathaniel V. Watkins, in a camp near Richmond, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 June 5

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: id105269

Scope and Contents

Acknowledges receipt of her letter of May 26 which encouraged him greatly; discusses his dislike of infantry service and desire to obtain a substitute; mentions that he has recovered from last week's illness; gives brief account of fighting on May 31 and June 1, Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks), although his party escaped involvement; gives more instructions of management of his farm. Including letter, June 5, 1862, requests new pair of shoes and blacking. Including letter, June 6, 1862, requests chewing tobacco and a blanket; tells of his stay in Richmond.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 June 5

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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