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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated December 17, 1863, Robert Patterson Dec 1863

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated December 17, 1863, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by Robert Patterson to his mother Julia on December 17, 1863. Robert writes from his brother William's quarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In the letter he refers to a recent battle and a long march and he asks her to send clothing and boots.

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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 6, 1863, William Patterson Dec 1863

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 6, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by William Patterson to his mother Julia on December 8, 1863. In the letter, he talks about clothing needs and a recent battle in which his company was involved.

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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated December 6, 1863, William Patterson Dec 1863

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated December 6, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on December 6, 1863. In the brief letter he asks her to send clothing, and says he expects his company will soon be moved from Chattanooga to Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Letter, 1863 December 1, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Nov 1863

Letter, 1863 December 1, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from New York City. In his letter Oscar writes about visiting New York City and seeing museums, parks, and more.

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Letter, 1863 November 25, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Nov 1863

Letter, 1863 November 25, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Columbus, Ohio. Oscar writes about sending money to his mother to deposit in the bank.

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Letter, 1863 November 18, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Nov 1863

Letter, 1863 November 18, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Columbus, Ohio. In the letter Oscar writes about missing a train in London and possibly visiting family soon.

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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia On November 8, 1863, Robert Patterson Nov 1863

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia On November 8, 1863, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on November 8, 1863. The letter is a detailed description of a battle which took place in Lookout Valley, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Also included with the letter is a hand-drawn map of the area in which the battle took place.

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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia On October 4, 1863, Robert Patterson Oct 1863

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia On October 4, 1863, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on October 4, 1863 from Bridgeport, Alabama. In the letter he talks about troop movements, railroad targets, and about a distant relative he has met, Goodlett Adams. He also talks about the welcome the troops received at the train depot in Xenia, Ohio as they passed through.

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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Or Father Dated October, 1863, Robert Patterson Sep 1863

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Or Father Dated October, 1863, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to one of his parents in October, 1863. In the letter he complains of a lack of administrative ability on the part of General Rosencrans which has led to great suffering of the troops. He also talks of personal affairs and needs.

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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated September 21, 1863, William Patterson Sep 1863

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated September 21, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this note to his mother Julia from the battlefield on September 21, 1863. In the letter he talks about the battle and names some of the men that were wounded or killed.

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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated September 8, 1863, Robert Patterson Sep 1863

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated September 8, 1863, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on September 8, 1863 to let her know he was rejoining his regiment in Catletts Station, Virginia and would not be able to come home for a visit.

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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On September 6, 1863, William Patterson Sep 1863

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On September 6, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his parents while marching across Lookout Mountain on September 6, 1863. He talks about the difficulties of moving artillery up and down the mountains and says the mountains are full of deserters from the Rebel army.

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Letter, 1863 July 27, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 27, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes that she and his sisters have been sending letters regularly, news of Morgan's Raid, and more.

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Letter, 1863 July 27, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 27, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about potential employment at a school that will be built and about other news.

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Letter, 1863 July 27, Ally [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 27, Ally [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about news of wounded soldiers and acquaintances from home.

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Letter, 1863 July 19, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 19, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary comments on Oscar's recent battle, asks when he will get to take a furlough, writes news about Morgan's Raid, and more.

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Letter, 1863 July 19, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 19, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes that she is glad Oscar is unhurt after his most recent battle, about news and excitement from Morgan's Raid, and other news.

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Letter, 1863 July 19, Allie [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 19, Allie [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes a short letter about news of Morgan's Raid and more.

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Letter, 1863 July 16, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 16, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from camp near Berlin, Maryland. Oscar writes about his division being the first to enter Hagerstown, their division movements after Gettysburg, casualties, and more.

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Letter, 1863 July 13, C. Ladley To My Dear Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 13, C. Ladley To My Dear Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about news from the battle at Gettysburg, her hopes that Oscar is safe, and other news.

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Combined Letters, 1863 July 12 And July 18, Ally Ladley [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Jul 1863

Combined Letters, 1863 July 12 And July 18, Ally Ladley [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about news from home about various acquaintances, and about being unsure whether to write to Oscar after the most recent battle. Her second letter mentions "Morgan is within 5 miles of Cincinnati" and she writes about the excitement as all the "able-bodied men" leave to head to Cincinnati.

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Letter, 1863 July 9, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, 1863 July 9, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Boonsboro, Maryland. Oscar writes about fighting for four days at Gettysburg, the Ohio Brigade's success, and the casualties suffered by his brigade.

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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia, Dated July 6, 1863, William Patterson Jul 1863

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia, Dated July 6, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on July 6, 1863 from Tullahoma near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In the letter he talks about a significant battle victory of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry, camp conditions, illness, and bad weather.

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Letter, [1863] July 5, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Jul 1863

Letter, [1863] July 5, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Oscar writes about the fighting he experienced, nearly being killed by a Rebel officer, and the losses at the Gettysburg battlefield.

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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 22, 1863, William Patterson Jun 1863

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 22, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on June 22, 1863. In the letter he mentions a recent illness and says they expect a battle to take place soon and believes that it will be difficult.

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Letter, 1863 June 15, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley Jun 1863

Letter, 1863 June 15, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about his division marching to new locations, the appearance of their officers' uniforms, and other news.

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Letter, 1863 June 14, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley Jun 1863

Letter, 1863 June 14, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about news from the war and acquaintances in Yellow Springs.

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Letter, 1863 June 11, Sister Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley Jun 1863

Letter, 1863 June 11, Sister Mary [Mary Ladley] To My Dear Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Enon, Ohio. Mary writes about being upset that Oscar could not come home on furlough and news about Clement L. Vallandingham.

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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 7, 1863, William Patterson Jun 1863

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 7, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on June 7, 1863. In the letter he tells her he was recently commissioned as a Captain.

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Letter, 1863 June 7, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley Jun 1863

Letter, 1863 June 7, Allie L. [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about Milo Lawrence breaking his leg and news about other acquaintances from Yellow Springs.

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