Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. June 12, 1862
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Authors
Knight, William W.
Issue Date
1862-06-12
Type
Text
Language
en_US
Keywords
Savannah (Ga.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 , South Carolina--James Island , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence , Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Correspondence , Economic conditions--Confederate States of America--Correspondence , Charleston (S.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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Abstract
In this Civil War letter dated June 12th, 1862, William W. Knight writes to his wife about receiving her letter and a box of items. He advises against packing vegetables in a way that could cause spoilage. He regrets missing the chance to send items with someone named J.J. Carroll due to picket duty. William expresses his weariness with coastal duty and a desire for more active combat. He mentions a regiment led by Col. Williams that left for Charleston and was involved in a battle on James Island. He longs to come home but is unsure of the possibility. He discusses economic concerns, clothing supply, and his love for his family, asking Mary to care for the children.
Description
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. June 12, 1862. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 2, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 electronic record, PDF, 2 pages and scans. Includes transcript.
Citation
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. June 12, 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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