Abstract:
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 seriously ill but is experiencing weakness in his legs due to diarrhea. William mentions that he and others, including Jonathan, left their camp in Mississippi and were ordered to Chattanooga, Tennessee. He also acknowledges receiving a package from Mary, delivered by Lt. Wiley E. Baxter. William expresses his eagerness to hear from Mary and promises to write again soon. Overall, the letter serves as an update on William's condition and location.
Description:
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight, August 29, 1863. MS/52 William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3. Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10428/6892. 1 PDF and 2 scans. Includes transcript.