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Wright State University

Patterson Family Correspondence

1862

Patterson, Stephen J., 1842-1915

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Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 17, 1862, Stephen Patterson Jul 1862

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 Brother John Written June 24, 1862, Stephen Patterson Jun 1862

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 24, 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his brother John on June 24, 1862. In the letter he talks about enjoying the Clarksburg area, the scenery and the townspeople. He describes light soldierly duties and a party given by a prominent citizen from town.


Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 16, 1862, Stephen Patterson Jun 1862

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 Jun 1862

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 From Stephen Patterson To His Father, Jefferson Patterson On March 3, 1862, Stephen Patterson Mar 1862

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Father, Jefferson Patterson On March 3, 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his father Jefferson on March 3, 1862 from school at Oxford. Stephen writes that he has been ill with measles and that the students were glad to hear of the occupation of Nashville.


Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 14, 1862, Stephen Patterson Feb 1862

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.