In this Civil War letter dated August 3rd, 1862, from Causton's Bluff near Savannah, Georgia, William W. Knight writes to his wife Mary. He expresses happiness upon receiving her letter via Lieutenant Baxter and is relieved to hear that she and the children are well. William informs Mary that Jonathan will be carrying the letter home as he's also heading there. He mentions that six other members of their company are going on a ten-day furlough, and he plans to come home when Jonathan returns to camp. William recounts his father's recent visit and his improved health. He responds to Mary's inquiry about obtaining a discharge, explaining that he doesn't believe he has grounds for one and that no army surgeon would certify his disability. He highlights his commitment to duty and notes that he's been in service for ten months. He mentions the prevalence of sickness in camp and the sudden death of a fellow soldier due to yellow jaundice. William shares his desire to be with Mary again and acknowledges the challenges of leaving the army without arousing suspicions or rumors. He describes the lack of meaningful activities in camp and expresses the hope of visiting Mary and the family at the end of the month. The letter closes with his enduring love and the intention to see his family once more.

Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. August 3, 1862. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 2, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 PDF document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.