Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp at Chaffin's Farm, to his wife, Nannie V. Watkins
Scope and Contents
Concerned with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail service are arising; advises his wife on farm matters and especially on crops of tobacco and wheat; problems concerning his slaves and their runaway slave Tommy are mentioned; also discusses using negroes in camp; describes his abundance of free time in camp; his court work continues; descriptions of the camp, camp members, and surrounding area are made; camp provisions are discussed, such as various clothing and food stuffs; many religous functions are taking place in the camp; mentions battles and fighting around Williamsburg, Manassas, Harper's Ferry, and Washington; mentions uprisings in both Kentucky and Missouri; prisoner exchanges are taking place; believes peace is coming soon.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 September 1-27
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
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository