Nathaniel V. Watkins , in camp at Chaffin's Bluff Batteries, to his wife, Nannie V. Watkins
Scope and Contents
Sees no signs of war ending any time soon, and in fact, the North seems even more united; news concerning his negroes is discussed in detail; obtaining a substitute does not look possible at the present time; their new housing has been completed; they are starting up a literacy club to pass time; the weather is getting worse; discusses his limited company duties; describes the court in which he works, speaks of slave use in camp and at the court; relays news of friends in his company; religious events which occur in camp are explained; has been quite depressed; glad to hear of his wife's growing independence; worried about hs mounting debt; gives farm advice; asks for certain provisions from home; frustrated with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail continue; tells of the blockading of the James River by using both "sharp-shooters" and submarine batteries; discusses the extensive ditches and breastworks surrounding Richmond; wishes to sell 300-350 of his 1200 acres; there is no news concerning military battles; mentions the Charlotte cavalry.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 November 2-December 1
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