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Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds
Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to William Patterson from his aunt, Rachel Reynolds on April 5, 1863. In the letter she sends him her condolences on the recent death of his father, Jefferson Patterson.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On August 2, 1862, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On August 2, 1862, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson writes to his father Jefferson on August 2, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville. Robert expresses dissatisfaction with his regiment and tells his father he has mailed a letter of recommendation given him and hopes to receive an appointment in another regiment. He also mentions a letter published in the Cincinnati Gazette which made disparaging remarks about the Union soldiers.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 24, 1862, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 24, 1862, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father, Jefferson Patterson, on July 24, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia. In the letter he writes about infantry, cavalry and artillery being on the move and complains about Colonel Schliech and his method of appointing officers based on personal acquaintance and friendship rather than competence. He closes by saying they will be heading to Culpepper soon.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 16, 1862, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 16, 1862, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father, Jefferson Patterson, on July 16, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia. In the letter he writes about the shortage of food rations and reports of large Rebel forces in Richmond and Gordonsville.
Letter To Jefferson Patterson From An Unknown Sender In 1862, Unknown
Letter To Jefferson Patterson From An Unknown Sender In 1862, Unknown
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter is to Jefferson Patterson from an unknown sender from 1862. The letter relates information that the sender received from Pittsburg Landing.
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Father, Jefferson Patterson On March 3, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Father, Jefferson Patterson On March 3, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his father Jefferson on March 3, 1862 from school at Oxford. Stephen writes that he has been ill with measles and that the students were glad to hear of the occupation of Nashville.
Western Union Telegram From William Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson Dated February 17, 1862, William Patterson
Western Union Telegram From William Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson Dated February 17, 1862, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This Western Union telegram was sent from William Patterson to his father Jefferson on February 17, 1862, requesting his father to send him twenty dollars.
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.
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.