Civil War Letters of RICHARD & MARY WATKINS Prince Edward County, VA 3rd VA Cav

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SEND ME A PAIR OF OLD BOOTS & KISS MY LITTLE GIRLS
The Civil War Letters of Richard and Mary Watkins, 1861-1865
Compiled and edited by Jeff Toalson.
Between 1861 and 1865, Confederate Captain Richard Watkins and his wife Mary exchanges detailed and heartfelt letters. Richard had enlisted with Co. K of the 3 rd Virginia Cavalry and Virginia seceded from the Union. Mary remained living near Meherrin, Virginia raising their three daughters and managing the farm. Sharing their letters with future generations was likely something the pair never envisioned. This gives a good feel for the Virginia home front and the ersatz measures as well as who was serving and who was shirking service.
6" x 9", 392 pages, illustrated, soft cover.