Scope and Contents Writes that her letters bring him much joy and that his happiness depends on her; adds that he would love to see Minnie (his daughter) as she learns to walk and talk; states thay he would still rather see his wife than anyone else. Including letter, July 30, 1862, discussing his lack of ability to concentrate due to the crowds of men who often engage in profane talk even though he is in one of the most moral companies; describes being interrupted by the field artillery Wise's Brigade which...

Scope and Contents Writes that he keeps all her letters and often re-reads them when he doesn't get new ones; describes the say as rainy; adds that his tent is often crowded and he is growing to hate crowds; discuss the arrival of some good food; asks Nannie to send him a box of fruit and vegetables from home to Richmond through a friend there; tells the prices of food stuffs which he feels are high; notes that due to presence of a large army in the area it is difficult to obtain food stuffs; Instructs Nannie...

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Acknowledges receipt of Nannie's letter and is glad because she thought that perhaps Nannie or Nathaniel were sick; discusses sickness of their brother, Dicks, also a soldier and illnesses of friends, neighbors, and relatives; describes their new Methodist preacher; states that she likes their refugees very much; discusses crops; sends her love.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Relates his growing disatisfaction with life as a soldier, the profanity around him and their idleness during the day; writes that he feels like a dying man who must fight in order to keep from smothering. Including letter, August 4, 1862, mentions again the captain's brother who has his headquarters at their camps and distributes tracks to soldiers; again asks Nannie to send him a box with fresh food which is not available in camp; hopes that Aunt Mary will do as his wife...

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Writes regarding the condition of Henry who is sick; feels that he should stay in camp until he is well enough to travel; gives news of Daniel Booker who is on sick leave from the regiment; states that his is recovering nicely; discusses the prices and condition of crops in the area; mentions his visit to Nancy (Nathaniel's wife) and children; gives his regards to Dock and Sam.

Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of several letters; writes that he is on picket to stop soldiers from stealing fowl; describes activities of regiment; likes peacefulness of forest; wishes Nannie could be with him; discusses again whether it is right to get a substitute; says he does not regret joining the Army and that every man should do his part; states that he is happy with his company; desires only to do his duty and then come home not to win military fame; writes of his new found love and...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Notes that they have been living better due to some reinforcements from King and Queen County; discusses Nannie's moving to live with her father. Including letter, August 10, 1862, discussing the receipt and distribution of the boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables which Nannie had sent; mentions the Sunday sermon; speaks of a rumor he'd heard that said he had been discharged from the Army. Including letter, Nathaniel V. Watkins, at Camp Chafin's Farm, to his son Charley...

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States that he will only be able write short notes for a few weeks as he will be occupied as recorder for court marshall proceedings with General Evans as president of the court; writes that here had been considerable movements of troops in all directions, but he has not yet heard what it means; describes the passing through of about 140 Yankee officers on their way to be exchanged; sends his love.

Scope and Contents States that she thought he had been sick or transferred to Jackson; writes that she is relieved he has not been; states her gratfefulness for his letters which are so full of love and encouragement; gives news from home, especially of children's activities; mentions that she will attempt to persuade Mr. Hines to go to her husband's camp as a regular preacher; agrees that the Army is a good opportunity to do good; says that the negroes would like to have been at the sermon and meeting he...

Scope and Contents Writes about how it seems that everyone has gotten home except he; feels that this separation has caused them to recognize and appreciate their love; states that the court marshall is not keeping him as busy as he had anticipated; mentions possibility of Nannie meeting him in Richmond. Including letter, August 15, 1862, describing a good dinner he had the evening before; requesting Nannie to send stewed tomatoes; adding that his regiment is the only one to be doing detached work, the others...

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Discusses court marshall cases which are keeping him busy; writes of box full of food which sis[ter] Sue sent; believes that his battalion is being kept by the river for defensive purposes; writes that their separation is becoming harder to bear, notes that he has not been home because he has been blessed with health; believes that they will remain stationary for at least a month otherwise all the court marshalls would not be being held.

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Discusses the progression of the war; mentions that a North Carolina Brigade (Martin's) is on opposite side of the river; feels that Yankees are waiting for reinforcements before they strike; notes that their numbers are increasing too, but he is not sure where they are coming from; says that he has been feeling a but sick, but it is nothing serious; requests some items he will be needing for the winter; company is again feeling up to par; wishes he could be home for the coming winter.

Scope and Contents Very pleased to have acquired a new tent, which sleeps four comfortably; remarks how well a soldier sleeps; acknowledges receiving her letter of August 14, 1862; this is a lonesome and empty year for him; Doc (?) has been offered the appointment to Lt. General of the 25th North Carolina regiment, but has not accepted yet; rest of army has moved to other side of river, and their regiment is the last remaining area; Yankee troops have given up the fight for Richmond from below; McClellan has...

Scope and Contents Acknowledges receiving her letter of August 27, 1862; glad to have heard from Martha (?); Doc (?) did accept his newly assigned post and is now in Richmond; begs his wife to tell him if troubles arise at home; concerned with their runaway slave Tommy; gives some suggestions for the upcoming harvest; her Pa (?) might consider getting more help, because the negroes "for their own sakes" should not be left alone; has received a two day pass and will be going to Richmond to get away from camp;...

Scope and Contents Happy to hear he has received the box of vegetables so soon; their borther Dick visited but was not looking well; Dick did get several new recruits among the prisoners; illness has struck hard amny of their friends and cousins, but their neighborhood and immediate family are fairing well; have had some severe rains which have damaged Mr. Redd's (?) tobacco crop, but the corn crop is excellent; fruit is scarce, partly due to a drought; Horace Booker (?) was involved in the Battle of Cedar...

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Speaks of the children Charley and Minnie and how they are handling the situation; fears Minnie may forget him; hopes the war does not continue though Lincoln's administration as some tell her; she misses him and sends her love. Including letter from Charley Watkins, to his father, Nathaniel V. Watkins, is having a good time at his grandpa's but misses his father.