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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On December 15, 1861, Robert Patterson Dec 1861

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 Nov 1861

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 Nov 1861

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 Aug 1861

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 Jul 1861

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 Apr 1861

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 Apr 1861

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.