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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Patterson Written February 9, 1862, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Patterson Written February 9, 1862, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia from Camp Wood, on February 9, 1862. In the letter he complains of not having received mail from home for a while, and having been ill for several weeks with "camp fever." He says that they will likely be marching to Bowling Green now that Fort Pickett has been taken.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated January 30, 1862, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated January 30, 1862, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this long letter to his mother Julia on January 30, 1862. In the letter he discusses personal concerns of his recent illness, clothing needs, and camp life.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 29, 1861, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 29, 1861, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother on December 29, 1861. In the letter he talks about illness among the troops at Camp Wood and the recent work of rebuilding a bridge.
Letter From Jefferson Patterson To His Son Robert Dated December 25, 1861, Jefferson Patterson
Letter From Jefferson Patterson To His Son Robert Dated December 25, 1861, Jefferson Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Jefferson Patterson wrote this long letter to his son Robert on December 25, 1861. In the letter he talks about a bridge over Bacon Creek that was burned by Rebel soldiers and subsequently rebuilt. He mentions there have been a number of recruits from Dayton including Pettigrew and Longstreth, and the great ranks of troops in Kentucky. He refers briefly to newspaper reports of Charles Anderson's escape from Texas and the Rebel troops destruction of the Northern Missouri railroad. He also talks about visiting cousins Lizza and Jennie Price.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On December 21, 1861, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On December 21, 1861, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father on December 21, 1861. In the letter he discusses his recent illness and camp conditions. He also mentions one of his company officers, Captain Young, who has recently resigned.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On December 15, 1861, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On December 15, 1861, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father on December 15, 1861. He writes from Rolla, Missouri and discusses his recent illness and camp conditions. He also talks about the officers and their leadership abilities.
Partial Letter From Robert Patterson To An Unidentified Recipient Dated November 25, 1861, Robert Patterson
Partial Letter From Robert Patterson To An Unidentified Recipient Dated November 25, 1861, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This is part of a letter from Robert Patterson to an unidentified recipient which describes the surrounding countryside where he is encamped on November 25, 1861.
Letter From Jefferson Patterson To His Son Robert Dated November 8, 1861, Jefferson Patterson
Letter From Jefferson Patterson To His Son Robert Dated November 8, 1861, Jefferson Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Jefferson Patterson wrote this letter to his son Robert on November 8, 1861. In the letter he talks about the issue of secession, recent elections and the Union ticket. Also mentioned is a battle which took place at Belmont, Missouri.
Letter From Colonel A. Sanders Piatt To Captain Robert Patterson Dated August 14, 1861, Abram Sanders Piatt
Letter From Colonel A. Sanders Piatt To Captain Robert Patterson Dated August 14, 1861, Abram Sanders Piatt
Patterson Family Correspondence
Colonel Abram Sanders Piatt wrote this letter to Captain Robert Patterson on August 14, 1861, inviting Robert to join his Zouave regiment.
Letter From Chas Mcdougal To Robert Patterson Dated July 29, 1861, Chas Mcdougal
Letter From Chas Mcdougal To Robert Patterson Dated July 29, 1861, Chas Mcdougal
Patterson Family Correspondence
Chas McDougal wrote this letter to Robert Patterson as a means of introduction for Clive Robson on July 29, 1861. In the letter he asks Patterson to assist in recruiting troops for Clive Robson.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother On April 28, 1861, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother On April 28, 1861, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his mother on April 28, 1861. In the letter he talks about his health, food conditions at camp and orders to troops to move to Camp Dennison, at Loveland, Ohio from Camp Jackson.
Letter From William Patterson To His Brother On April 13, 1861, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Brother On April 13, 1861, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his brother on April 13, 1861. In the letter he talks about daily life and family concerns.