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Letter From John Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 5, 1864, John H. Patterson
Letter From John Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 5, 1864, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John H. Patterson wrote this long letter to his mother Julia on July 5th, 1864. In the letter he talks about daily life at the fort and how they celebrated the Fourth of July holiday. He says there are rumors that the Rebel troops will be in Baltimore soon.
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 28, 1864, John H. Patterson
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 28, 1864, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This brief letter was written by Robert Patterson to his mother Julia on June 28, 1864. In the letter he thanks her for sending money and says he is happy with the work he is doing in the Quarter Master's department at Fort Marshall.
Letter From John H. Patterson To A Brother, Dated March 11, 1863, John H. Patterson
Letter From John H. Patterson To A Brother, Dated March 11, 1863, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John Patterson wrote this letter on March 11, 1863 to his brother. In the letter he talks mostly about news of family and friends. The stationary bears the seal of Miami University.
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John H. Patterson wrote this letter to his mother from Oxford on October 25, 1862. In the letter he talks about happenings at school and about a social event he attended at the home of Miss Mary Hall.
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 24, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 24, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his brother John on June 24, 1862. In the letter he talks about enjoying the Clarksburg area, the scenery and the townspeople. He describes light soldierly duties and a party given by a prominent citizen from town.