Measles Info
Measles is respiratory viral infection that is highly contagious. It can be transmitted by coughing, sneezing, or even being in the same room with someone that has it.
Symptoms:
- cough
- runny nose
- inflamed eyes
- sore throat,
- red, blotchy skin rash.
Measles has not spread much yet - December 1, 1861
Knight notes that several cases of sickness in the camp. He says that a few of them have measles, but it has not spread much. Knight claims he is well, but mentions he has a cold and cough. He also mentions that it is hot outside, despite it being December.
Transcription:
Darien Georgia Dec. 1st 1861
Dear Wife,
I received yours last Friday but it had been in camped from Monday night. I was glad to hear from you, that yourself and the children were well. There is several cases of sickness in camp, some have the measels[sic], but it has not spread much yet, and I hope it will not. I saw Father to day[sic] at church, heseems to be mending very fast now and I hope he will get well once more. Brother John is nearly well, he had a very bad cold and cough. I want you to write to me every week and let me now[sic] how all of your affairs are getting along. If your father can get a hand for me, how your men is saving, if Isiah Kirkland is will stay the paymaster is here with the money to pay us off this week. I am well except had cold and cough. It is very hot here to day[sic] – Kiss the children for me.
Your husband in love,
W. W. Knight
Dear Wife,
I received yours last Friday but it had been in camped from Monday night. I was glad to hear from you, that yourself and the children were well. There is several cases of sickness in camp, some have the measels[sic], but it has not spread much yet, and I hope it will not. I saw Father to day[sic] at church, heseems to be mending very fast now and I hope he will get well once more. Brother John is nearly well, he had a very bad cold and cough. I want you to write to me every week and let me now[sic] how all of your affairs are getting along. If your father can get a hand for me, how your men is saving, if Isiah Kirkland is will stay the paymaster is here with the money to pay us off this week. I am well except had cold and cough. It is very hot here to day[sic] – Kiss the children for me.
Your husband in love,
W. W. Knight
Nearly all of our company have measles - December 18, 1861
Knight reports that there are at least 60 cases of measles in the company. At least one person has died from the disease. Knight tells his wife to stay away from the disease.
Transcription:
Camp Security Ga. Dec. the 18th 1861
Dear Wife,
These lines leaves me tolerable well. I hope they will find you and the children well. Nearly all of our company have the measles. Capt. James has it, we have eighteen privates for duty. Reddin B. Parrish of our company, son of Ezekiel Parrish, died yesterday evening at sundown. He was one of the best, steady young men in our company. He had the measles. Capt. James sent him home last night to be buried. Brother John is mending slowly. McClelland, Ed Lamb, John Clemants, J. S. Roberts & Jasper M Roberts all have it and are doing very well. There are about sixty cases in camp. Mary, I want you to keep away from it if you can and keep in as good heart as you can. Write to me every chance you have. I have not sent any of my clothes home yet for want of a change. I want to hear from you very much. I have written to you two letters since I heard from you. Tell your father to write to me. I heard L.L. Liles has gone into the army, is it so? How is Thurza(?) getting along?
Your Husband in love,
William W. Knight.
Dear Wife,
These lines leaves me tolerable well. I hope they will find you and the children well. Nearly all of our company have the measles. Capt. James has it, we have eighteen privates for duty. Reddin B. Parrish of our company, son of Ezekiel Parrish, died yesterday evening at sundown. He was one of the best, steady young men in our company. He had the measles. Capt. James sent him home last night to be buried. Brother John is mending slowly. McClelland, Ed Lamb, John Clemants, J. S. Roberts & Jasper M Roberts all have it and are doing very well. There are about sixty cases in camp. Mary, I want you to keep away from it if you can and keep in as good heart as you can. Write to me every chance you have. I have not sent any of my clothes home yet for want of a change. I want to hear from you very much. I have written to you two letters since I heard from you. Tell your father to write to me. I heard L.L. Liles has gone into the army, is it so? How is Thurza(?) getting along?
Your Husband in love,
William W. Knight.
