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Library of Virginia 2002 Ute Schechter Web version of the finding aid funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Library of Virginia Descriptive Summary Library of Virginia Watkins family Papers, 1852-1889 29283 Misc. reel 13 1 reel of microfilm English Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Watkins family. Papers, 1852-1889. Accession 29283, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

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On deposit by William and Mary College, 1 July 1955.

 Biographical/Historical Information

The Watkins family resided in Prince Edward Court House, Virginia.

 Scope and Content Information

Consists chiefly of correspondence of Nathaniel V. Watkins with his brother and sister, Richard H. Watkins and Pattie (Watkins) Scott, Prince Edward Court House, Virginia, and with his wife Nancy Daniel Watkins, relating to his Civil War experiences with the Virginia Heavy Artillery, Company H, which became part of the 34th Virginia Infantry Regiment. His union was stationed at Gloucester Point, near Richmond, and near Petersburg. His letters concern camp life, religion among soldiers, his work as a clerk for courts-martial; and he gave directions to his wife concerning the management of their farm in Granville County, North Carolina. Some letters relate to the conditions of slaves during the Civil War and the emancipation.