Folder 2: 1862

• 1862 Letter 1: Knight, William, W. Letter to Mary Knight. January 22, 1862. 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 captured by the Yankees on its first voyage and converted into a war vessel. It had valuable machinery and arms on board, some of which were thrown overboard. The writer mentions the tragic drowning of Lt. Bind of the 25th Georgia Regiment and a cannon worth $2,000 on the ship. The ship was shelled by the Yankees, but none of the men on board were hit. The writer expresses concern about money he sent Mary in December and whether she received it, as he has not heard from her about it. He mentions owing money to her father for cattle and wanting to settle the debt. He also lists personal items sent home through John W Morgan and provides updates on several acquaintances' health. The letter conveys the hardships and uncertainties of war, as well as personal concerns about finances and family. UUID: 0D078422-E4E8-4076-8527-3F8C67D2C50C
• 1862 Letter 2: Knight, William, W. Letter to Mary Knight. 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 conditions in the camp and notes the challenges faced by the guards on duty. William mentions being among unfamiliar companies as the ones they've been with are on detached service. He describes the camp's location, emphasizing its roughness but also its potential health benefits compared to Darien. William expresses concern about her father's delay in acquiring corn for her and emphasizes the need for careful rationing. He informs Mary of his recent pay and promises to send money and possibly have his picture taken for her. The letter concludes with an intent to send more of his clothes home. UUID: 5C2E44D8-C099-4E6B-BDAE-CB693190ED39
• 1862 Letter 3: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. April 17, 1862. Camp Tattnall: William writes to his wife, Mary, expressing relief upon receiving her letter and hoping for her and the children's continued health. He mentions her request for thread, indicating that acquiring it may be costly due to freight charges. William provides details about a recent skirmish involving two companies of the 13th Regiment and a group of 850 Yankees on a nearby island. The engagement resulted in casualties on both sides, with four of their men killed and eight wounded. He narrates an incident where a wounded enemy lieutenant was shot dead by one of their men after refusing to leave the island. William mentions the relocation of their camp to Causton's Bluff, a location known for its scenic beauty and effective battery. He has sent his gun to Naylor, entrusted to her father, and another gun to Uncle John, through W. A. Carter. Lastly, he addresses her father's suggestion to name their little girl Melisa, expressing his support for whatever name she chooses. UUID: 8EB73EC2-A6A8-4DC0-9020-B4FA52B3A676
• 1862 Letter 4: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. June 12, 1862. William W. Knight writes about receiving a letter and a box from Mary, advising on packing methods to prevent spoilage, and expressing a desire for more active combat roles. He also mentions the hardships of coastal duty, a battle involving a regiment led by Col. Williams, and his longing to return home. UUID: 9DAFDE5F-D235-4AF0-A6F8-94F0C4BFBEBC
• 1862 Letter 5: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. June 26, 1862. This letter shares William's experiences with picket duty, his observations of the area's beauty, and the health conditions within their ranks. He expresses his appreciation for the socks sent by Mary and his hope for a future return. UUID: 098EDD34-EA71-41BC-A88F-722948072D40
• 1862 Letter 6: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. July 5, 1862. William expresses gladness at Mary's success with crops and discusses the prevalence of sickness in the camp, including among officers and privates. He addresses and refutes a false claim about his comrade, shares his longing for news from home, and his anticipation of returning. UUID: C5A43976-24D6-4258-BDF7-255F21F3BC20
• 1862 Letter 7: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. July 30, 1862. William W. Knight discusses an attack on Genesis Point Battery, the risk to the Nashville due to leaked information, and his thoughts on duty and the challenges of war. UUID: EB709B75-4CB7-4FA0-BE76-50E60D35E4C3
• 1862 Letter 8: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. August 3, 1862. William shares the joy of Mary's letter, talks about a potential visit home, the health conditions in camp, and his commitment despite the difficulties of military life. UUID: 80666C54-FB4E-4214-B0BE-0262FA6EFF03
• 1862 Letter 9: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. August 27, 1862. Knight updates on his recovery from illness, the difficulties in obtaining supplies, and ends with a personal note to Mary. UUID: D09AA47C-CFF8-43FC-906D-1E890E1D424B
• 1862 Letter 10: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. September 2, 1862. William updates on his health and the impact of mail delays, discusses a new military regulation, and shares details on camp life and agricultural plans, emphasizing collaboration with Mary on land use. UUID: 4ABF6C15-FC04-449C-9604-8B61992B2B26
• 1862 Letter 11: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. September 11, 1862. William expresses concerns over health issues within their community and the camp, discusses agricultural strategies and daily necessities, highlighting the importance of efficient management and cooperation. UUID: FE15BC1C-44BC-4DE2-A6CC-8006A83567A7
• 1862 Letter 12: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. October 25, 1862. William reassures Mary of his well-being, recounts recent military engagements, and discusses the health of the company, urging regular communication and detailing efforts to support their family. UUID: 11EB68CF-4731-4A37-B361-1600C2E54D2C
• 1862 Letter 13: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. November 9, 1862. William shares updates from camp near Savannah, concerns for Mary's health, and the daily struggles with food and duties, closing with a tender note. UUID: 20C11A52-AB50-43D7-BC5B-C7835FDA9223
• 1862 Letter 14: Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. November 23, 1862. Discussing a missed package and logistical challenges, William expresses concerns for family provisions and ends promising more correspondence. UUID: A1978EE0-705A-4BA8-91E3-B9581315E8F7