William W. Knight, Civil War Letters, 1861-1863

William W. Knight, Civil War Letters, 1861-1863

 

This collection is comprised of letters written by William Washington Knight (1829-1863) while he was fighting in the Civil War. They are addressed to his wife and father. All of the letters in this collection have been copied from their original paper and the dates span 1861-1863. The collection contains 36 handwritten letters.

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  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. April 2, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-04-02)
    In this letter dated April 2, 1863, written from Camp Young, William W. Knight expresses his sadness that his wife Mary has been ill recently. He blames her constant studying and encourages her to embrace the Christian ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight, (ca. 1863) 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863)
    This letter from William Washington Knight to his wife Mary Knight is too faded to transcribe, but it appears to written sometime in 1862 (or 1863) from a hospital in Forsyth County, Georgia.
  • Siles, S.S., Letter to Mary Knight, November 2, 1863 
    Siles, S.S. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-11-02)
    In this letter dated November 2, 1863, S.S. Siles writes to Mary Knight from Camp Simmons, situated near Charleston, S.C. Siles conveys his disillusionment with the war and his yearning to be reunited with his family. He ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. October 20, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-10-20)
    In this letter dated October 20, 1863, William Washington Knight writes to his wife, Carrol Knight, from a camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee. He describes the isolation of their location, being about twelve miles from the ...
  • Muster Card of W. W. Knight, 29th Regiment, Georgia, October 18, 1863 
    Spencer, Wm. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-10-18)
    The transcript appears to be a military service record, specifically a descriptive roll or muster card, for W. W. Knight. These records were commonly used during the Civil War to keep track of soldiers' personal details, ...
  • Siles, S.S., Letter to Mary Knight, September 20, 1863 
    Siles, S.S. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-09-20)
    The letter, dated September 20, 1863, is from Camp Lee and addressed to Mary. The author, identified as S.S. Siles, expresses relief that William has returned home and hopes for his quick recovery. Siles mentions the ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight, August 29, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-08-29)
    The letter dated August 29, 1863, is from William Washington Knight to his wife, Mary Knight. William informs Mary that he has arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, and is currently in a hospital. He assures her that he is not ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight, August 10, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-08-10)
    This letter, penned by William Washington Knight on August 10, 1863, and addressed to his wife, Carol Knight, reveals a sense of discontent and disillusionment. Written during the Civil War, the letter captures William's ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight, July 22, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-07-22)
    The letter serves as a firsthand account of various aspects of the Siege of Jackson, including troop movements, casualties, and encounters with enemy forces. It also mentions the execution of Elbert J. Chapman for desertion ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. June 3, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-06-03)
    Dated June 3, 1863, from a Camp Near Yazoo City, Mississippi, this letter by W. W. Knight to his wife Mary provides vivid insights into their conditions. The author praises the picturesque campsite by a creek with clear ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. May 28, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-05-28)
    In this letter dated May 28, 1863, from Deasonville, Mississippi, W. W. Knight writes to his wife, Mary, detailing their well-being and the health of others in their company. He highlights the challenges of the environment, ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. April 30, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-04-30)
    In this heartfelt letter, dated April 30, 1863, from Coosawhatchie, William W. Knight writes to his wife Mary. He expresses his receipt of Mary's letter dated April 26, mentioning his anxiety and concern for Margaret's ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. March 27, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-03-27)
    In this letter dated March 27, 1863, written from Camp Young, William W. Knight responds to his wife Mary's recent letter from March 21. He expresses his happiness upon receiving her letter and learning that she and the ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. March 21, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-03-21)
    In the letter dated March 21st, 1863, from Camp Young, William W. Knight writes to his wife Mary. He expresses surprise at receiving undated letters, wondering if people in her area have forgotten how to keep track of ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Levi J. Knight. March 17, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-03-17)
    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 ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. March 13, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-03-13)
    In this Civil War letter, William W. Knight writes to his wife Mary, expressing his relief at receiving her recent letter and hearing about the well-being of her and their children. He reports on his own health, stating ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. March 6, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-03-06)
    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 ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. February 25, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-02-25)
    In this letter dated February 25, 1863, William Knight, writing from Camp Young, discusses the safe arrival of a box and notes received from his wife and father-in-law. He expresses relief that his wife has recovered from ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. January 4, 1863 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1863-01-04)
    In this Civil War letter dated January 4th, 1863, the author, stationed at Camp Young, informs his wife Mary about his well-being. He shares the recent movements of his regiment, describing their journey from Wilmington ...
  • Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. November 23, 1862 
    Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1862-11-23)
    In this Civil War letter dated November 23rd, 1862, from Savannah, the author, William W. Knight, acknowledges receiving a letter from his wife, Mary, in which she mentioned sending him a box. He notes that the box hasn't ...

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