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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 29, 1861, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother on December 29, 1861. In the letter he talks about illness among the troops at Camp Wood and the recent work of rebuilding a bridge.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 December 27, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1861 Dec. 25, Augustin Hibbard

Gold Rush Life

Victoria VI [Vancouver Island] –[ Dec 25^th/61

Dear Brother

This is Christmas day and as I take my pen to write you a few lines. Wishing you a merrie time and a happy New Year, my mind travels back to years, and I am again taking my Christmas dinner at St. Andrews surrounded by the loved ones at home, it is a pleasing illusion, and I suffer myself to enjoy it for awhile, but as I dismiss it, God knows, how much I wish that it was a reality. I wrote you a few hurried lines by the …

Letter From Jefferson Patterson To His Son Robert Dated December 25, 1861, Jefferson Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Jefferson Patterson wrote this long letter to his son Robert on December 25, 1861. In the letter he talks about a bridge over Bacon Creek that was burned by Rebel soldiers and subsequently rebuilt. He mentions there have been a number of recruits from Dayton including Pettigrew and Longstreth, and the great ranks of troops in Kentucky. He refers briefly to newspaper reports of Charles Anderson's escape from Texas and the Rebel troops destruction of the Northern Missouri railroad. He also talks about visiting cousins Lizza and Jennie Price.

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On December 21, 1861, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father on December 21, 1861. In the letter he discusses his recent illness and camp conditions. He also mentions one of his company officers, Captain Young, who has recently resigned.

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.

Letter To P.R. Guiney, 1861 December 4, Thomas Cass

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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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

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 To Jennie Guiney, 1861 October 22, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Baron Larrey. By D. Hayes Agnew, M.D., D. Hayes Agnew, Md

Jefferson Medical College Opening Addresses

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 October 7, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 October 1, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 September 5, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 September 4, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 September 1, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 August 29, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 August 21, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 August 20, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 August 15, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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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 To Jennie Guiney, 1861 August 9, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 August 8, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 August 7, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 August 3(?), Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 August 1, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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Letter From W.B. Rice To Mrs. Harriet L. Rand, July 31, 1861, Harriet L. Rand

Paul W. Bean Civil War Papers

Letter from W.B. Rice to his sister Louisa, July 31, 1861. In it he tells her of his life in the army and the conditions they faced since the outbreak of the war, though the reality of the situation and the brutality of the battlefield caused him enough disturbance to not include any information about his experiences at Bull Run.

Taken from the Paul W. Bean Collection, Box no. 279, f.44

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1861 July 31, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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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 To Jennie Guiney, 1861 July 26, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

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