Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. May 28, 1863

Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. May 28, 1863

Knight, William W.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10428/6874
Date: 1863-05-28

Abstract:

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, particularly the scarcity of good water sources, and discusses the difficulties in procuring provisions for the army due to transportation shortages. The author expresses frustration with the lack of news and communication, emphasizing that they only receive camp-related updates. He provides geographical context for their recent move and mentions the presence of North Carolina troops within their unit. W. W. Knight requests that Mary and another individual establish a regular correspondence routine and conveys his affectionate regards.

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Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. May 28, 1863. William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 PDF document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.

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