Nathaniel V. Watkins, to his wife, Nannie V. Watkins
Scope and Contents
Relays family news both before and after the war; discusses money matters; relays news of their provisions in camp; refers to the South's greatest victory at Manassas, Virginia; although the Yankee army is rumored to be quite large, Nathaniel believes they are "despirited and demoralized" refers to success in Kentucky; makes references to General Robert E. Lee's expertise; believes an attack of Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania is coming; refers to the North's destruction of Northern Virginia; puts his faith in God; relays news of his company's activities and camp life; is worried about the increased depreciation of Southern currency while prices of goods are still rising; they are suffering for supplies in Lee's army; relays religious news of the camp; gives advice on farm matters at home; mentions his long hours of picket duty; refers to the increased sickness of home.
Dates
- Creation: Undated
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