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Scope and Contents Describes, in detail, their little cousin Asa Watkins; relays family news and news of other children in the area.

Scope and Contents An envelope for a weekly offering made by Nannie V. Watkins at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, two school compositions written by Minnie H. Watkins, an invoice of goods bought by Nathaniel V. Watkins, two news items reporting the death of Dr. Elisha Ballantine, a note written by a parent requesting prayer for their conversation, four items of miscellaneous verse and two unidentified fragments.

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 mentioned in his last letter; states that she is happy that he is where he is; believes it is Providence and that all is in God's hands.

Explains family's nighttime prayers for his (NVM) safety; gives news of family members; describes her activities at their farm and general farming conditions; mentions a man from Clarksville who was visiting and buying provisions for the government.

Things are going well; gives news of family and friends; relays church news; is concerned about her garden and fowls; mentions how their daughter Minnie and Nannie are doing.

Regretfully informs him of the death of their son Charley R. Watkins.

Often mentions the prospect of Nathaneil's receiving a furlough; refers to a woman's chore of weaving at home; relays news of schooling going on; negroes are fortifying Raleigh, North Carolina; mentions her many chores at home; relays news of their crops and livestock; is relieved to learn that the Ironsides have been forced to leave the area of Charleston, South Carolina; relays family and neighborhood news; there apparently are a number of southern deserters; are having trouble with the theft of poultry in the area; refers to her Pa's effort to get him a substitute; believes the South is fighting God's war; fears Nathaniel will get too lazy; often refers to the progress of their children Charley R. Watkins and Minnie H. Watkins; is worried about Nathaniel's poor health; makes many references to their happy life before the war; is very upset at the number of men in the South escaping their military duty; is upset at the religious unrest in the South since the outbreak of war; relays news of sickness and death spreading throughout the neighborhood.

Acknowledges receiving his letters; asks for another letters soon; writes of visiting a sick friend; narrates several items of family news.

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.