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Patterson, Stephen J., 1842-1915

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Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 29, 1865, Stephen Patterson Jun 1865

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 29, 1865, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written from Stephen Patterson to his brother John, dated June 29, 1865. In the letter Stephen writes from Burning Springs, West Virginia, and talks about his employment with the Old Burning Spring Richey Company and Standing Stone Oil Company, and about working in the oil business in general.


Letter From Robert Patterson To His Brother Stephen Dated August 30, 1864, Robert Patterson Aug 1864

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Brother Stephen Dated August 30, 1864, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his brother Stephen on August 30, 1864 from the campaign front in Atlanta, Georgia. He writes about the battle for Atlanta, the living conditions, and personal affairs back home.


Letter From John Patterson To His Brother Stephen On August 9, 1864, John H. Patterson Aug 1864

Letter From John Patterson To His Brother Stephen On August 9, 1864, John H. Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

John Patterson wrote this letter to his brother Stephen on August 9, 1864. In the letter he tells his brother about an incident that occurred as he was escorting a prisoner.


Letter To Stephen Patterson From J.K. Reynolds Dated July 7, 1864, J. K. Reynolds Jul 1864

Letter To Stephen Patterson From J.K. Reynolds Dated July 7, 1864, J. K. Reynolds

Patterson Family Correspondence

Letter to Stephen Patterson from J.K. Reynolds dated July 7, 1864. In the letter the friend asks Stephen to meet them at the depot.


Letter To Stephen Patterson From A Friend, George Winters, Dated June 28, 1864, George Winters Jun 1864

Letter To Stephen Patterson From A Friend, George Winters, Dated June 28, 1864, George Winters

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Stephen Patterson by a friend, George Winters, on June 28, 1864. In the letter the friend describes his work and daily life.


Letter To Stephen Patterson From J.J. Kirse, Dated June 13, 1864, J. J. Kirse Jun 1864

Letter To Stephen Patterson From J.J. Kirse, Dated June 13, 1864, J. J. Kirse

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Stephen Patterson by an acquaintance, J.J. Kirse, on June 13, 1864. In the letter the friend discusses recent social events and invites Stephen to visit.


Letter To Stephen Patterson From A Friend, Jim, Dated May 25, 1864, Jim May 1864

Letter To Stephen Patterson From A Friend, Jim, Dated May 25, 1864, Jim

Patterson Family Correspondence

Letter to Stephen Patterson from a friend, Jim, dated May 25, 1864. In the letter the friend talks about mutual acquaintances and his social life in New York.


Letter To Stephen Patterson From A Friend, Harrison, On April 25, 1864, Harrison Apr 1864

Letter To Stephen Patterson From A Friend, Harrison, On April 25, 1864, Harrison

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Stephen Patterson by a friend, Harrison, on April 25, 1864. The friend is inquiring about vacancies in the Lowe's regiment.


Letter To Stephen Patterson From A Friend, Harrison, On April 22, 1864, Harrison Apr 1864

Letter To Stephen Patterson From A Friend, Harrison, On April 22, 1864, Harrison

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Stephen Patterson by a friend, Harrison, on April 22, 1864. The friend is talking about personal affairs and how Stephen can help him.


Letter To Stephen Patterson From George Jones From 1864, George Jones Dec 1863

Letter To Stephen Patterson From George Jones From 1864, George Jones

Patterson Family Correspondence

This brief note was sent to Stephen Patterson from George Jones. In the note he inquires about a mutual acquaintance.


Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated May 1, 1863, J. D. Sharp Apr 1863

Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated May 1, 1863, J. D. Sharp

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Stephen Patterson from a friend, J.D. Sharp, on May 1, 1863. The letter discusses mutual acquaintances and daily life.


Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 18, 1863, J. D. Sharp Mar 1863

Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 18, 1863, J. D. Sharp

Patterson Family Correspondence

This brief letter was written by a friend, J.D. Sharp, to Stephen Patterson on March 18, 1863. Sharp writes about how busy his post is when freight comes through and talks about mutual friends back home.


Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 6, 1863, J. D. Sharp Mar 1863

Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 6, 1863, J. D. Sharp

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by J.D. Sharp on March 6, 1863 to Stephen Patterson. In the letter he talks about his new post in Nashville and includes details about daily life.


Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 17, 1862, Stephen Patterson Jul 1862

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 17, 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by Stephen Patterson to his mother Julia on July 17, 1862. He mentions good health and satisfaction with his present location. He also mentions several times in the letter his wish to have a commission in his Uncle Charlie's regiment.


Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 24, 1862, Stephen Patterson Jun 1862

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.


Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 16, 1862, Stephen Patterson Jun 1862

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 16, 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on June 16, 1862. In the letter he describes good health and clothing needs, and mentions that they have received orders to march to Cumberland.


Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia, Written In 1862, Stephen Patterson Jun 1862

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia, Written In 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia from Camp Chase on June 15, 1862. In the letter he discusses daily affairs and some personal needs.


Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Father, Jefferson Patterson On March 3, 1862, Stephen Patterson Mar 1862

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.


Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 14, 1862, Stephen Patterson Feb 1862

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 14, 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother from Oxford on February 14, 1862. The letter thanks her for sending clothing items and makes inquiries about family members and a friend of the family, Jim Reynolds.