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Pattie Watkins, Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to her sister-in-law, Nannie V. Watkins

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: id106518

Scope and Contents

Is worried about the late snow, which is proving harmful to their livestock and planting; whooping cough is running rampant among the negores; and they are beginning to get ill as well; relays family news; understands brother Nathaniel V. Watkins has bought a furlough; gives account of brother Dick's (?) charge of a regiment of Yankees; has heard news of friends in the north; refers to the gratifying tobacco prices in the region.

Dates

  • Creation: 1863 March 3-31

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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