Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. March 6, 1863
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Authors
Knight, William W.
Issue Date
1863-03-06
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en_US
Keywords
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) , American Civil War--Letters and Diaries , Chatham County (Ga.) , Confederate States of America. Army , Savannah (Ga.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 , Savannah (Ga.) , United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal Correspondence , United States--Confederate States of America
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Abstract
In this Civil War letter dated March 6th, 1863, William W. Knight writes to his wife Mary from Camp Young. He expresses his relief at receiving her letter and learning that she and the children are well. He details his recent illness with fever and chills but mentions that he is feeling better now. He discusses recent military activities, including an unsuccessful attempt by the Yankees to take Fort McAllister and a rumored possibility of an attack on Savannah. He voices his desire to avoid war-related discussions and instead asks about various aspects of their home and property, including crops, livestock, and family members. He reminisces about the changes and losses their community has experienced since he left, and he expresses a longing to be back home with his family. He sends his regards and asks Mary to kiss the children for him.
Description
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. March 6, 1863. William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 PDF document and scans, 3 pages. Includes transcript.
Citation
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. March 6, 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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