Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight, December 18, 1861
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Authors
Washington, William W.
Issue Date
1861-12-18
Type
Text
Language
en_US
Keywords
William W. Knight , Mary E. Carroll , American Civil War , American Civil War--Georgia--1861-1865 , United States--History--1861-1865 , Camp Security , Captain Ed Lamb , American Civil War--Letters and Diaries , Sapelo Island , Georgia--McIntosh County , Confederate States of America , Confederacy , Confederate States of America. Army. Georgia Infantry Regiment, 29th. Company K , Georgia--Darien , American Civil War--Sickness and Disease , Measles , Reddin B. Parrish , Ezekiel Parrish , McClelland , John Clemants , J.S. Roberts , Jasper M. Roberts , L.L. Liles , United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives , Soldiers -- Georgia -- Correspondence , Measles -- Georgia -- Camp Security -- 19th century , Military camps -- Georgia -- Camp Security -- 19th century , Health and hygiene -- Confederate States of America -- Military personnel , Confederate States of America. Army -- Health aspects
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December 18, 1861, Camp Security, Georgia: William W. Knight writes to his wife, Mary Knight, updating her on his health, which is currently tolerable. He conveys concern about a widespread outbreak of measles within the camp, affecting nearly the entire company, including Captain James. He reports a mere eighteen privates fit for duty. William mourns the loss of Reddin B. Parrish, a commendable young member of their company and son of Ezekiel Parrish, who died due to the measles. William notes the decision to send Parrish's body home for burial. Updates are provided on several men, including Brother John and others, who are suffering from the measles but are seemingly on the mend. With around sixty cases in the camp, William advises Mary to stay away from the disease and remain positive. He expresses a strong desire to hear from her, mentioning previous letters sent without receiving a response.
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