Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp near Richmond, to Nannie V. Watkins, Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 June 7
Scope and Contents
Mentions comfortableness of present camp compared to some others; describes in more detail the Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks) on May 31 and June 1; notes location of enemy (Union troops); comments on what they gained-- 200 prisoners, a commissary, tents and some artillery; describes prisoners, says that they are not better educated and certainly not more moral than southerners; tells of eating oranges and drinking good coffee obtained from the enemy; mentions death of a man in his mess from having his leg amputated; says that he is very thankful that he was spared from battle; thanks wife and family for all their prayers.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 June 7
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