Nathaniel V. Watkins, in a camp near Chafin's Bluff, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 July 31
Scope and Contents
Writes that he keeps all her letters and often re-reads them when he doesn't get new ones; describes the say as rainy; adds that his tent is often crowded and he is growing to hate crowds; discuss the arrival of some good food; asks Nannie to send him a box of fruit and vegetables from home to Richmond through a friend there; tells the prices of food stuffs which he feels are high; notes that due to presence of a large army in the area it is difficult to obtain food stuffs; Instructs Nannie on what to do with his flock of sheep on their farm. Including letter, August 1, 1862, reporting that he was awakened the previous evening by gunfire down the river and sending his love to his family.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 July 31
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