Knight, William W., Letter to Levi J. Knight. March 17, 1863
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Authors
Knight, William W.
Issue Date
1863-03-17
Type
Text
Language
en_US
Keywords
American Civil War--Letters and Diaries , American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) , Armed Forces--Military life , Chatham County (Ga.) , Savannah (Ga.) , Military camps--Georgia , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Health aspects , Earl Van Dorn, 1820-1863
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Abstract
In this Civil War letter from Camp Young dated March 17th, 1863, William W. Knight writes to his father Levi Knight. He informs his father about the regiment's drilling activities and inspections by officers. He mentions rumors of victories in Tennessee but emphasizes the uncertainty of such news. He expresses concern for his brother Jonathan's [Knight, Jonathan D. (1840-1884)] health and requests information about his condition and whereabouts. William inquires about John's recovery prospects and if he'll be able to walk again. He asks about the well-being of Jonathan's children and the situation at his place. William also seeks information on Sally, the condition of the family's farm, and their future plans. He updates his father on the well-being of fellow soldiers, including Lieutenants Parrish, Knight, and Baxter, and discusses the health status of other individuals. The letter showcases the challenges and uncertainties faced during wartime and demonstrates the family's care and communication amidst difficult circumstances.
Description
Knight, William W., Letter to Levi J. Knight. March 17, 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 Levi J. Knight. March 17, 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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