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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 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 Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated September 8, 1863, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated September 8, 1863, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on September 8, 1863 to let her know he was rejoining his regiment in Catletts Station, Virginia and would not be able to come home for a visit.