Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. March 21, 1863
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Authors
Knight, William W.
Issue Date
1863-03-21
Type
Text
Language
en_US
Keywords
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) , American Civil War--Letters and Diaries , Armed Forces--Military life , Chatham County (Ga.) , Savannah (Ga.) , Confederate States of America. Army--Guard duty , Confederate States of America. Army--Supplies and stores , Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 29th. Company K , Family farms , Military camps--Georgia , United States--Confederate States of America , Warships , Knight, Jonathan D. (1840-1884) , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence
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Abstract
In the letter dated March 21st, 1863, from Camp Young, William W. Knight writes to his wife Mary. He expresses surprise at receiving undated letters, wondering if people in her area have forgotten how to keep track of dates. He mentions his busy schedule, attending drills and regimental school, acknowledging that he is learning as fast as the younger students. He discusses the war, noting that while the Federal government believes the Confederacy cannot sustain its army due to food shortages, there is a good supply of provisions in some places. He highlights the improved state of the Confederate army and navy, stating that they are better prepared and equipped. He also inquires about Mary's well-being, the progress of their crops, the weather, and the status of their livestock. He mentions sending money through Joseph Strickland and expresses hope that Jonathan will soon return. The letter ends with him sending a virtual kiss and expressing his dedication.
Description
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. March 21, 1863. William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 PDF document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.
Citation
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. March 21, 1863. William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
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Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections
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