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Nathaniel V. Watkins, in camp near Hatcher's Run, Dinwiddie County, Virginia, to his wife, Nannie V. Watkins

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: id107326

Scope and Contents

Many railroads have been seized by the enemy; rumors are spreading of Yankees around Richmond, Virginia; it is rumored that General Sherman has been defeated; Confederate troops are hopeful; relays news of his regiment and their fighting; hopes to raise a negro regiment are rising; religious news in camp is discussed; relays news of his time of the picket line; heavy fighting continues around Petersburg, Virginia; refers to General Robert E. Lee's fight with General Sherman; the southern people put much faith in General Lee; intense shelling of cities are occuring; troops are encouraged by victory at Petersburg, Virginia.

Dates

  • Creation: 1865 March 3-27

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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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