Letters, 1863 - 1864
Scope and Content
The collection consists of three letters written by Pvt. Charles N. Hawkins and Pvt. George Rock to Hawkins's cousin, Dollie L. Eakin, between August 1863 and April 1864. In the first letter, dated August 1, 1863, Hawkins describes the movements of his regiment and camp life in West Virginia near Packs Ferry and the Mouth of Indian Creek. The second letter, dated April 4, 1864, includes a reflection on Hawkins's most recent visit home, family news, and a description of life at Camp Gauley, West Virginia. In the third letter, dated April 21, 1864, Hawkins discusses news from home and his recent illness, then has Rock describe camp life and Hawkins's illness.
Dates
- 1863 - 1864
Creator
- From the Collection: Rock, George W. (22nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry (1st Kanawha Regiment)) (Person)
- From the Collection: Hawkins, Charles N., c.1845-? (22nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry (1st Kanawha Regiment)) (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu