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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated December 17, 1863, Robert Patterson
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.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 6, 1863, William Patterson
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.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated December 6, 1863, William Patterson
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.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia On November 8, 1863, Robert Patterson
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.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia On October 4, 1863, Robert Patterson
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.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Or Father Dated October, 1863, Robert Patterson
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.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated September 21, 1863, William Patterson
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.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On September 6, 1863, William Patterson
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.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia, Dated July 6, 1863, William Patterson
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.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 22, 1863, William Patterson
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.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 7, 1863, William Patterson
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.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 6, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 6, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on May 6, 1863. In the letter he says they have recently had good news from the Potomac and he believes if it is true the war will be over by the following year.
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated May 1, 1863, J. D. Sharp
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 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 J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 18, 1863, J. D. Sharp
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 John H. Patterson To A Brother, Dated March 11, 1863, John H. Patterson
Letter From John H. Patterson To A Brother, Dated March 11, 1863, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John Patterson wrote this letter on March 11, 1863 to his brother. In the letter he talks mostly about news of family and friends. The stationary bears the seal of Miami University.
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 6, 1863, J. D. Sharp
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.