Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp at Chaffin's Bluff Batteries, to his wife, Nannie V. Watkins
Scope and Contents
Is upset that he has not received a letter from her as of late; fears the problem lies with the postal service; bustle and confusion are present in his quarters; changes with leadership are occurring in camp; the Confederate army is in desperate need of naval officers; has been in the service for a year now and is growing quite tired of army life; desperately wishes war would end; relays news of certain camp members; gives details of recently received packages from Richmond; receives a furlough for the 16th of March; health continues to be well; states that recruiting is a suitable way for officers to receive long furloughs; there are few men left to recruit, due to the new Conscript Act; weather improves but then grows worse again; no fighting is expected in the area; there is a growing tiredness of war, yet pride keeps the soldiers loyal; relays details of his return to camp; have been given permission to cultivate their own gardens; his faith in God is growing stonger; asks for provisions from home; as well as news concerning his farm; is growing quite worried over the spread of diptheria among children; provisions in camp are becoming scarce; gives his wife some farm advice.
Dates
- Creation: 1863 March 3-31
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