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.

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Concerned with certain aspects of the war; relays news of family and friends; gives details of crop situations.

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Relays news and health of family and friends; news of the battles of Manassas and Warrenton Springs have reached the family; gives details of crop situations.

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Describes his camp life and the wildlife surrounding the camp.

Scope and Contents Concerned with his continued denial of a furlough; troubles with the mail service are arising; advises his wife on farm matters and especially on crops of tobacco and wheat; problems concerning his slaves and their runaway slave Tommy are mentioned; also discusses using negroes in camp; describes his abundance of free time in camp; his court work continues; descriptions of the camp, camp members, and surrounding area are made; camp provisions are discussed, such as various clothing and food...

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Fears spread of diptheria, scarlet fever, and measles; conveys news of family and friends; news that corn and tobacco crops are doing well; detailed descriptions of making cloth and dyeing are given.

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Concerning a request for a furlough.

Scope and Contents Chances for a furlough are becoming slim; sickness, namely remittent fever has hit the camp as well as himself; camp life such as new housing, company provisions, and numbers of news arrivals is discussed; mentions that provisions such as warm clothing are needed from home; concerned with the sale of his slave Tommy; news of the war is increasingly discouraging; details of a new exemption bill are discussed; resuming his work with the court; advises his wife on crops of tobacco and wheat as...

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Has sent him the provisions he requested; suggests he should transfer to the Prince Edward cavalry, under the command of General J. E. S. Stewart (Stuart); relays family news.

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Attempts boosting his morale and advises him on his problems with getting a furlough; fears that the Yankees will attempt cutting off Richmond from the rest of the South; suggests he not purchase any more slaves and instead should invest in land which is more valuable; slaves as a property are uncertain; relays family news, health of negroes and children.

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Relays family news; mentions Brother Dick's opinion of General "J. E. B." Stewart (Stuart) and his raids into Pennsylvania; sickness is hitting friends and family hard; there is a spirit of marrying about; prices for tobacco are high; there is a real need for salt.

Scope and Contents Sees no signs of war ending any time soon, and in fact, the North seems even more united; news concerning his negroes is discussed in detail; obtaining a substitute does not look possible at the present time; their new housing has been completed; they are starting up a literacy club to pass time; the weather is getting worse; discusses his limited company duties; describes the court in which he works, speaks of slave use in camp and at the court; relays news of friends in his company;...

Scope and Contents Is very concerned with the fact that his wife has been ill; seeks his wife's advice in many matters; while there is an abundance of clothing, the scarcity of shoes is an extreme problem; unless he receives a furlough, is determined to leave the service; continued improvments in camp are carried out; is quite critical of certain commanders; describes religious activites in camp; relays news of his tobacco crop and its going rate; still eager to sell some of his land and pay off his debt;...

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Asks advice on certain family matters; relays family news; dyptheria is becoming quite common among children; tells of troubles with certain negroes as well as the use of negroes in fortifying Weldon; relays facts of a neighbor's will, including provisions for his children and negroes.

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Relays news of brother Dick and his fellow soldiers running the blockade for cheaper provisions; updates her on family news; both the weather and roads are poor; refers to the Prince Edward cavalry and the Lee Guards; the weather is contributing to an increase in poor health.

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Relays news of their mother's illness as well as other family matters; the poor weather is contributing to an increase in illnesses; refers to the Prince Edward troop and Lee Guards.

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Fears his children will forget him; writes of the camp surroundings and the "big guns;" wishes his son to learn his letters; has sketched a rough picture of a sickly dog they named Yankee.

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Concerning his activities at home.

Scope and Contents Is delighted to hear that his wife's health is improving; his chances for a furlough are increasing with the new lottery system; gives details of their shrinking Bible classes and prayer meetings in camp; artillery work is being done around camp; the weather continues to cause problems, especially to their new housing; gives details of the camp's winter provisions; relays stories of his times on guard duty; the size of their company continues to grow; comments on the lack of gentleman...