Browsing William W. Knight, Civil War Letters, 1861-1863 by Title

Browsing William W. Knight, Civil War Letters, 1861-1863 by Title

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  • 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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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 ...
  • Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1862-11-09)
    In this letter, dated November 9th, 1862, from a military camp Near Savannah, Georgia, William W. Knight writes to his wife Mary. He acknowledges receiving her recent letters and expresses concern for her toothache. He ...
  • 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 ...
  • Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1862-10-25)
    William W. Knight, writes to his wife, Mary. He reassures her of his well-being and hopes that she and the children are in good health as well. He mentions that he has been busy since their return from Florida. The author ...
  • Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1862-09-11)
    In this letter dated September 11th, 1862, the author, William W. Knight, writes to his wife, Mary, from their camp near Savannah. He expresses concern over the prevalence of sickness and death in their neighborhood. The ...
  • Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1862-09-02)
    In this Civil War letter dated September 2, 1862, William W. Knight writes from a camp near Savannah to his wife, Mary Knight. He shares that he is feeling better after being sick since returning to camp, and he's been ...
  • Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1862-01-22)
    Masonboro Sound, near Wilmington: William Knight informs Mary about recent events, including a ship that ran aground, from which only small arms and prisoners were saved. The ship, an iron steamship built in England, was ...
  • Knight, William W. (Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 1862-03-07)
    March 7, 1862, Camp Tatnall, Savannah, Georgia: William W. Knight writes to his wife, Mary Knight, acknowledging the receipt of her letter and expressing relief at her well-being. He describes the current cold weather ...
  • 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. (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 ...
  • 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 ...

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