Nathaniel V. Watkins, in a camp near Chafin's Bluff, to Nannie V. Watkins at Townesville, North Carolina, 1862 July 12
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Discusses his application to Colonel Goode, through his Lieutenant for a furlough; states why it was denied; mentions that he will not despair yet; mentions that he is in very good health and that the new cause of sickness is fever; states that since he cannot come home she must bring the children to Richmond to see him; mentions that they do receive visitors at the camp. Including letter, July 13, 1862, writes of his Sunday spent on watch in the country; laments that he is cut off from all religious priviledges; thanks Nannie for sending so much news of home; hopes that their time will come soon to see each other. Enclosure: July 7, 1862. Pattie Watkins, at Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins. Details the sickness, care and death of their niece Mildred from diptherla; writes how much good it does both her and their mother to receive his letters; gives news of sickness, wounding and death of neighbors and friends.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 July 12
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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