Richard H. Watkins, Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia, to his brother, Nathaniel V. Watkins
Scope and Contents
Encourages Nathaniel to keep his land soley owned and not to go into partnership; mentions the numerous problems in the area all stemming from sickness and the Yankees; advises Nathaniel on his debt problems; they must all put their faith in God; death is running rampant through areas of Virginia; his own child had died; refers to the effects of the death of General Robert E. Lee; the search for wealth is overshadowing the need for character; mentions his dislike for the new state Constitution; gives crop news; discussses the many problems with finding labor; relays family news.
Dates
- Creation: 1869 April 3-1870 November 8
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