Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. September 2, 1862
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Authors
Knight, William W.
Issue Date
1862-09-02
Type
Text
Language
en_US
Keywords
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence , Chatham County (Ga.) , Lakeland (Ga.) , Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Correspondence , Military camps--Georgia--Savannah--History--19th century , American Civil War--Letters and Diaries , Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 29th. Company K , Agriculture--Confederate States of America--History--19th century
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Abstract
In this Civil War letter dated September 2, 1862, William W. Knight writes from a camp near Savannah to his wife, Mary Knight. He shares that he is feeling better after being sick since returning to camp, and he's been fever-free for six days. He expresses concern about the delay in receiving her letters due to mail challenges. William mentions that fellow soldier William Carroll has been sick with a fever. He informs Mary that there's a possibility of boys under eighteen leaving service due to a new regulation.
Describing the camp's new location in pine woods near the Thunderbolt Shell road, William provides details about its proximity to the post office and city. He mentions the reduced number of men in their company on duty. William discusses plans for clearing new ground, providing specific instructions for its size and location. He acknowledges that he's addressing Mary like she's a man and emphasizes the importance of honoring her preferences for land clearing and usage in his absence. The letter sheds light on William's health, his family concerns, and his guidance on agricultural matters.
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Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. September 2, 1862. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 2, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 pdf document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.
Citation
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. September 2, 1862. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 2, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10428/6850.
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Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections
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