Letter to father, 1863

Creator:

Wilson, Nathaniel C. (Nathaniel Claiborne), 1839-1863

Scope and content:

Written from "Camp near Greenville," Virginia. Letter regards troop movements and personal news.

Language:

English

Other descriptive data:

Camp Near Greenville

My Dear Papa

Wednesday March 25th- We are now back at Greenville, where we will move to next I know not - but I think it more than probable we will be ordered to Kinstown or Goldsborough. We never hear any news down in this country, the people are generally very ignorant, you will find families owning large numbers of slaves not able to write their names. The females are generally very ugly and all of them use snuff, in other words they are guilty of the filthy practice of dipping. We have none of our baggage with us. I haven't changed my underclothing for three weeks. Henry is quite unwell. I wish I had an opportunity of sending him home. George my horse has been valued by the Qr. Master at $600.00 so if I lose him I will only lose $25.00. My love to [Fred and Mattie]. Direct to Garnett's Brigade, D. H. Hill's Division, N. C.

Names:

Wilson, Nathaniel C. (Nathaniel Claiborne), 1839-1863

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