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Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp at Chaffin's Farm, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 August 22

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: id105782

Scope and Contents

Very pleased to have acquired a new tent, which sleeps four comfortably; remarks how well a soldier sleeps; acknowledges receiving her letter of August 14, 1862; this is a lonesome and empty year for him; Doc (?) has been offered the appointment to Lt. General of the 25th North Carolina regiment, but has not accepted yet; rest of army has moved to other side of river, and their regiment is the last remaining area; Yankee troops have given up the fight for Richmond from below; McClellan has moved his base; says that he is feeling much better since he wrote last; acknowledges receiving letters from Daniel (?) and Mr. Booker (?), who speak of despair in the country; does not yet know when a furlough will be offered to him, but he receives one day in winter; remembers fondly days of abusing the Yankees; sends his love.

Dates

  • Creation: 1862 August 22

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet

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