Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. July 5, 1862

Abstract

In a letter dated July 5th, 1862, from Causton's Bluff, William W. Knight writes to his wife, Mary. He expresses gladness that she's managing well with her crops and shares concerns about the sickness prevalent in their camp. He mentions sickness among officers and privates, ranging from typhoid fever and chills to mumps. William discusses the sickness of Mr. Millican, a close companion, who plans to go home soon.

He addresses a false claim that his comrade, William Carroll, cried during guard duty, urging Mary to tell J. T. Carroll it's untrue and seeking to expose the source of the falsehood. William longs for news from home, expresses a desire to return, and reflects on how much he's missed. He hopes his family remains healthy and describes his well-being. He clarifies about money sent to Mary's father and anticipates returning home soon. William wishes he could celebrate the upcoming day with Mary and the children. The letter concludes with his loving thoughts and a request to keep their children safe.