Nathaniel V. Watkins, in a camp near Chafin's Bluff, to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 3
Scope and content:

Acknowledges receipt of three letters from Nannie in six days; thanks her and reminds her how much they encourage and help him; tells of the captain's brother who has been spending a great deal of time at their camp both preaching and handing out tracks (tracts); describes the rotation of guard duty; writes of attempts to start a Bible study and prayers at night in the tents, but adds that there are too many interruptions to make this possible; describes Sunday's dinner. 3 pp. AL. Including ALS, [July 28, 1862], adding that he would give anything to see his family, but that a furlough, even if a substitute is provided, is out of the question at present; writes that he likes the idea of Nannie coming to Richmond and bringing the children, as he might be able to meet her there for a day.

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