Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp near Chaffin's Bluff, to Nannie V. Watkins at Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 July 6
Scope and Contents
Expresses his weariness with the war and his desire to return home; states that he thought that furloughs would be possible after the battle (Seven Days' Battles) because McClellan's forces should no longer pose a threat; adds that McClellan's forces were not as devastated as he had first thought; discusses the slow mail service; writes that there were no religious services this Sunday; adds that there have been services off and on in the past, but nothing regular since they left Gloucester Point; states that there is a ditching party working this Sunday, but fortunately he has never been asked to work on the Sabbath; laments that they have been without a regular chaplain; feels that this would aid the men immeasureably; sees the army as a great missionary field; requests a pair of shoes and a box of blacking; sends his love.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 July 6
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
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