Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. July 30, 1862
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Authors
Knight, William W.
Issue Date
1862-07-30
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en_US
Keywords
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence , Nashville (Ship) , Soldiers--Confederate States of America , Military operations , Naval operations , Blockades--Confederate States of America , Duty--Confederate States of America , Savannah (Ga.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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Abstract
In a Civil War letter dated July 30th, 1862, from the military camp at Caustoun's Bluff, William W. Knight writes to his wife, Mary Knight. He acknowledges receiving her letters and provides news about recent events. There was an attack on Genesis Point Battery by five Federal gunboats, but they withdrew after a brief engagement as the battery was too strong for them. The author discusses the situation of the Nashville, which is taking in cargo and may be at risk due to information from indiscreet Savannah newspapers. He expresses hope that the Nashville will evade capture.
The author responds to his wife's suggestion of leaving the service and returning home, explaining that leaving now would be difficult due to the circumstances. He feels a strong sense of duty to his country and emphasizes the need to defend their rights. He acknowledges the challenges and calamities of war but believes that they must face it with resolve and strength.
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Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. July 30, 1862. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 2, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.1 pdf document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.
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Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. July 30, 1862. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 2, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
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Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections
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