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Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John H. Patterson wrote this letter to his mother from Oxford on October 25, 1862. In the letter he talks about happenings at school and about a social event he attended at the home of Miss Mary Hall.
Letter Written To Julia Patterson From Her Niece, Lilly, On July 20, 1862, Lilly
Letter Written To Julia Patterson From Her Niece, Lilly, On July 20, 1862, Lilly
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to Julia Patterson by her niece, Lilly, on July 20, 1862. In the letter she discusses their recent visit with family and friends in Cincinnati and Louisville, and their return home to Paducah.
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 17, 1862, Stephen Patterson
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 Mother Julia On June 16, 1862, Stephen Patterson
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
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 Written From Jennie Price To Her Aunt Julia Patterson Dated June 5, 1862, Jennie Price
Letter Written From Jennie Price To Her Aunt Julia Patterson Dated June 5, 1862, Jennie Price
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by Jennie Price to her aunt Julia Patterson on June 5, 1862. In the letter she talks about the secessionist views of their cousin, Ellen Searles.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On April 10, 1862, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On April 10, 1862, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother, Julia, on April 10, 1862 from Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. He writes to say that he is alive and well, and survived the battle which recently took place there.
Letter Written From L.K. Shaffner To Julia Patterson On March 1, 1862, L. K. Shaffner
Letter Written From L.K. Shaffner To Julia Patterson On March 1, 1862, L. K. Shaffner
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by a family friend, L.K. Shaffner, to Julia Patterson on March 1, 1862. The friend discusses her travels around the country and dissatisfaction with Peoria.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 16, 1862, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 16, 1862, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on February 16, 1862. He talks about the possible movement of their troops to Green River, Bowling Green, and Nashville.
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 14, 1862, Stephen Patterson
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.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Patterson Written February 9, 1862, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Patterson Written February 9, 1862, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia from Camp Wood, on February 9, 1862. In the letter he complains of not having received mail from home for a while, and having been ill for several weeks with "camp fever." He says that they will likely be marching to Bowling Green now that Fort Pickett has been taken.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated January 30, 1862, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated January 30, 1862, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this long letter to his mother Julia on January 30, 1862. In the letter he discusses personal concerns of his recent illness, clothing needs, and camp life.