Nathaniel V. Watkins, in a camp near Chaffin's Bluff, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 July 25
Scope and Contents
Discusses his latest attempt to gain a furlough which was unsuccessful; again asks Nannie to seek a substitute for him and also ask her father's advice on the subject; complains about being kept in camp when they are doing so little, only drilling and ditching; states that they have meat about once a week, otherwise they mostly eat bread. Including letter, July 26, 1862, telling of the hot weather; states that the Yankees must be suffering more from it; writes that General Wise would not let them ditch during the worst of it. Letter is unfinished.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 July 25
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