Richard Watkins, in camp near Winchester, Virginia, to his brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Scope and Contents
Refers to the fail of Atlanta; comments on recent Yankee advancements; the chase between Early (?) and Sheridan (?) is ongoing in his area; contemplates and reflects on the times they live in; wonders about the success of "Old Bob" (Robert E. Lee) and his tactics of war; refers to the plundering done by Yankees; the cost of a calvary are proving to be too much.
Dates
- Creation: 1863 November 2-1864 October 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