Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp at Chaffin's Farm, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862 August 27
Scope and Contents
Acknowledges receiving her letter of August 27, 1862; glad to have heard from Martha (?); Doc (?) did accept his newly assigned post and is now in Richmond; begs his wife to tell him if troubles arise at home; concerned with their runaway slave Tommy; gives some suggestions for the upcoming harvest; her Pa (?) might consider getting more help, because the negroes "for their own sakes" should not be left alone; has received a two day pass and will be going to Richmond to get away from camp; wishes he could break the blockade and go home; asks if his wife and children might come to Richmond; thinks it would be best to sell crops for cash to the neighbors; no war news to report; sends his love.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 August 27
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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