Nathaniel V. Watkins, Gloucester Point, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 2
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Gives detail of his activities over the past few days; mentions enemy shelling of Confederate troops on Peninsula on Sunday evening perhaps to lower morale; tells of exchange of fire with enemy steamers; discusses increase in his relgious feelings due to his current situation. Including, April 16, 1862, acknowledges receiving Nannie's letter; thanks her for expressing her support of him and of his cause; asks about things at home on their farm; sends his love to the negroes; expresses feeling that he will be home in six months.
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