Nathaniel V. Watkins, at Boulware's Farm to Nannie V. Watkins, 1862

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 3
Scope and content:

Acknowledges receipt of several letters; writes that he is on picket to stop soldiers from stealing fowl; describes activities of regiment; likes peacefulness of forest; wishes Nannie could be with him; discusses again whether it is right to get a substitute; says he does not regret joining the Army and that every man should do his part; states that he is happy with his company; desires only to do his duty and then come home not to win military fame; writes of his new found love and appreciation for his wife; wishes he could be with her. Including letter, August 8, 1862, describing Boulware's farm. (Incomplete.)

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