Nathaniel V. Watkins, at camp "Stonewall Jackson, " to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 3
Scope and content:

Describes a night reconnaissance maneuver to observe the enemies activity on the river (James); says that he enjoyed the experience and getting out of camp; tells of dream he had while sleeping out in the clover which reminded him of home; asks Nannie to write him; inquires after the activities and work on his farm; gives instructions for work to be done on the farm; writes that he is well and describes condition, illnesses and wounds of others; wishes he could be at home; discusses possibility that sickness in camp is a result of lack of vegetables in their diet; tells of eating half-ripe cherries for which he would have shipped his negroes.

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