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Daniel W. Revis and his wife Sarepta were farmers in Henderson County. They wrote letters to each other during the Civil War while Daniel served in Co. B, 64th Regt., Infantry, North Carolina Troops. Sarepta did not know how to read or write but had family members help her compose letters to send to her husband while he was away. Her letters give a glimpse into her life as she lets him know how their family and farm are faring. In this letter, Sarepta gives Daniel a detailed account of a failed attempt by the Henderson County militia to round up Confederate deserters who were trying to return home. She lists who was killed and injured. There are more deserters than militia in Henderson County. She wishes she could see Daniel again, and tells him she has moved in with her father.

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Title:
Letter: Sarepta Revis to Daniel W. Revis, June 7, 1863
Creator:
Revis, Sarepta.
Date Created:
1863-06-07
Description:
Daniel W. Revis and his wife Sarepta were farmers in Henderson County. They wrote letters to each other during the Civil War while Daniel served in Co. B, 64th Regt., Infantry, North Carolina Troops. Sarepta did not know how to read or write but had family members help her compose letters to send to her husband while he was away. Her letters give a glimpse into her life as she lets him know how their family and farm are faring. In this letter, Sarepta gives Daniel a detailed account of a failed attempt by the Henderson County militia to round up Confederate deserters who were trying to return home. She lists who was killed and injured. There are more deserters than militia in Henderson County. She wishes she could see Daniel again, and tells him she has moved in with her father.
Subjects:
Confederate States of America--Social conditions Henderson County (N.C.) North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Sources, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Correspondence United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Desertions United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Health aspects Women--North Carolina--Social conditions
Location:
Henderson County; North Carolina
Source:
Daniel W. Revis Letters. Private Collections. State Archives of North Carolina
Source Identifier:
PC_1914_Daniel_W_Revis_Letters_18630607
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"Letter: Sarepta Revis to Daniel W. Revis, June 7, 1863", She Changed the World, State Library of North Carolina
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https://she-changed-world.cb.ncpedia.org/items/coll038.html
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