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Letter To John Patterson From His Uncle William, Dated November 25, 1865, William
Letter To John Patterson From His Uncle William, Dated November 25, 1865, William
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to John H. Patterson from his uncle William, dated November 25, 1865. In the letter he talks about a purchase of cattle and expresses concern for the health of John's brother William.
Letter To Robert Patterson From A Friend Dated November 9, 1865, Unknown
Letter To Robert Patterson From A Friend Dated November 9, 1865, Unknown
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to Robert Patterson from a friend on November 9, 1865. In the letter the friend inquires about a letter sent to Stephen Patterson.
Letter To Julia Patterson From Mary Johnston Dated August 19, 1865, Mary L. Johnston
Letter To Julia Patterson From Mary Johnston Dated August 19, 1865, Mary L. Johnston
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written from Mary L. Johnston to her sister Julia Patterson on August 19, 1865. The sister writes that she will be coming to visit soon due to Willie Johnston's poor health.
Letter To A Captain In The United States Army Regarding The Duty Of Soldier On July 11, 1865, Zachary W. Smith
Letter To A Captain In The United States Army Regarding The Duty Of Soldier On July 11, 1865, Zachary W. Smith
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was sent to Captain Robert Patterson from Zachary Smith on July 11, 1865. The letter discusses the enlistment of a soldier and the need to identify the soldier for discharge.
Letter To William Patterson From His Friend, William Mcmullen, Dated January 30, 1865, William Patterson
Letter To William Patterson From His Friend, William Mcmullen, Dated January 30, 1865, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to William Patterson from a friend, William McMullen, on January 30, 1865. In the letter the friend discusses the whereabouts of mutual acquaintances from the war.
Letter From William Patterson To His Brother Stephen, Dated January 26, 1865, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Brother Stephen, Dated January 26, 1865, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by William Patterson to his brother Stephen on January 26, 1865. In the letter he says he will not be able to loan Stephen the money he requests.
Letter To William Patterson From A Friend, Barrett Langdon, Dated December 15, 1864, Barrett Langdon
Letter To William Patterson From A Friend, Barrett Langdon, Dated December 15, 1864, Barrett Langdon
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to William Patterson from a friend, Barrett Langdon, on December 15, 1864. The friend inquires about a package he expected to receive and asks for news of mutual acquaintances.
Letter To A Mr. Patterson From Alice Winters, Dated November 15, 1864, Alice Winters
Letter To A Mr. Patterson From Alice Winters, Dated November 15, 1864, Alice Winters
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written from Alice Winters to a Mr. Patterson, dated November 15, 1864, inviting him to be a member of the "Bazique" Club.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated November 8, 1864, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated November 8, 1864, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Brother Stephen Dated August 30, 1864, Robert Patterson
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 William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated August 26, 1864, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated August 26, 1864, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on August 26, 1864, letting her know that his discharge from the army is being postponed and that he may remain in the Army two more years.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 20, 1864, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 20, 1864, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on August 20, 1864. In the letter he tells her he expects to be mustered out of service and heading for home on October 7th.
Letter To William Patterson From His Cousin, Charley A. Brown, Dated August 14, 1864, Charley A. Brown
Letter To William Patterson From His Cousin, Charley A. Brown, Dated August 14, 1864, Charley A. Brown
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to William Patterson by his younger cousin Charley A. Brown, on August 14, 1864. In the letter the boy describes hunting for fish and game.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 10, 1864, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 10, 1864, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was sent from William Patterson to his mother Julia on August 10, 1864. In the note he asks his mother to make a payment for him, and says he will be going to join his company soon and will arrive home sometime after October 7th.
Letter From John Patterson To His Brother Stephen On August 9, 1864, John H. Patterson
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 From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated August 8, 1864, Rachel Reynolds
Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated August 8, 1864, Rachel Reynolds
Patterson Family Correspondence
Rachel Reynolds wrote this letter to her sister Julia Patterson on August 8, 1864. In the letter Rachel sends regrets that she is unable to come to her sister's to help her while Frank Patterson is sick with typhoid. Rachel gives Julia some advice in the letter for how to best care for Frank.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 7, 1864, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 7, 1864, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on August 7, 1864. In the letter he says he is sitting on a court martial trial in Nashville. He says his company will be mustered out of service soon and he reflects on what he might like to do once he leaves the Army.
Letter To Eliza From An Unidentified Person, Dated August 2, 1864, Unknown
Letter To Eliza From An Unidentified Person, Dated August 2, 1864, Unknown
Patterson Family Correspondence
This note was written to Eliza on August 2, 1864 by an unidentified author, to say her letter had been received and that brother Frank was quite ill with "lung fever." The author is unknown but the origin of the letter was The Rubicon, family home of the Pattersons.
Letter From John Patterson To His Mother Julia July 26th, 1864, John H. Patterson
Letter From John Patterson To His Mother Julia July 26th, 1864, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on July 26, 1864. In the letter he mainly talks about daily life at his station and family friends.
Letter From William To His Mother Julia Written July 24, 1864, William Patterson
Letter From William To His Mother Julia Written July 24, 1864, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on July 24, 1864. In the letter he tells her he has been assigned to sit on a court martial hearing and will be staying in Nashville until the hearing is finished.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 16, 1864, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 16, 1864, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by William Patterson to his mother Julia on July 16, 1864. William writes from the Officer's Hospital in Nashville to say that he is still not well enough to return to duty.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 13, 1864, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 13, 1864, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by William Patterson to his mother Julia on July 13, 1864. William writes to tell his mother he is still recuperating in the Officer's Hospital but should soon be well enough to return to duty.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 10, 1864, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 10, 1864, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on July 10, 1864. He writes to her from the banks of the Chattahoochee River and says Atlanta is within sight. He talks about daily operations and the coming battle for Atlanta.
Letter From William To His Mother Julia On July 8, 1864, William Patterson
Letter From William To His Mother Julia On July 8, 1864, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this note to his mother Julia on July 8, 1864. He discusses his injury and other personal affairs in the letter.
Letter To Stephen Patterson From J.K. Reynolds Dated July 7, 1864, J. K. Reynolds
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 From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 5, 1864, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 5, 1864, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this brief note to his mother from the Officer's Hospital in Nashville on July 5, 1864. He writes about the Fourth of July Celebration and personal affairs.
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 Patterson To His Mother Julia In July 1864, John H. Patterson
Letter From John Patterson To His Mother Julia In July 1864, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John Patterson wrote this letter to his mother in July, 1864. In the letter he tells her about a recent trip he made to Washington and the sights he saw while there, including the "much talked of" East room of the White House. He also talks about daily operations at his current post.
Letter To Julia Patterson From Elizabeth Jones Dated July 1, 1864, Elizabeth Jones
Letter To Julia Patterson From Elizabeth Jones Dated July 1, 1864, Elizabeth Jones
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to Julia Patterson from Elizabeth Jones on July 1, 1864 and confirms a visit Julia will be making to her.
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.