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Patterson Family Correspondence

1864

Atlanta Campaign, 1864

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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated November 8, 1864, Robert Patterson Nov 1864

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated November 8, 1864, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Brother Stephen Dated August 30, 1864, Robert Patterson Aug 1864

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Brother Stephen Dated August 30, 1864, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his brother Stephen on August 30, 1864 from the campaign front in Atlanta, Georgia. He writes about the battle for Atlanta, the living conditions, and personal affairs back home.


Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 10, 1864, Robert Patterson Jul 1864

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 10, 1864, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on July 10, 1864. He writes to her from the banks of the Chattahoochee River and says Atlanta is within sight. He talks about daily operations and the coming battle for Atlanta.


Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 5, 1864, William Patterson Jul 1864

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 5, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this brief note to his mother from the Officer's Hospital in Nashville on July 5, 1864. He writes about the Fourth of July Celebration and personal affairs.


Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 28, 1864, William Patterson Jun 1864

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 28, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia from the field hospital on June 28, 1864. He discusses his illness and the regiments involved in the Atlanta Campaign.


Letter From William Patterson To His Mother, Julia Dated June 21, 1864, William Patterson Jun 1864

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother, Julia Dated June 21, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother, Julia Dated June 9, 1864, Robert Patterson Jun 1864

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother, Julia Dated June 9, 1864, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his mother on June 9, 1864 from Georgia. In the letter he talks about the travels and battles of his troops, General Sherman's leadership, and shares his reflections on the life of a soldier.


Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Written From The Field Of Battle On June 1, 1864, William Patterson Jun 1864

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Written From The Field Of Battle On June 1, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Letter from William Patterson to his mother Julia written from the field on June 1, 1864. In this brief note he reassures her that he is unhurt.


Letter From William L. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 21, 1864, William Patterson May 1864

Letter From William L. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 21, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on May 21, 1864 from Cassville, Georgia. He writes that they have won two battles and briefly discusses their operations.


Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 21, 1864, Robert Patterson May 1864

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 21, 1864, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written from Robert Patterson to his mother Julia on May 21, 1864. He describes the hardships of marching and the challenges of fighting in Georgia. He shares his thoughts on the local citizens' attitudes and responses to their presence, and says he believes the "days of the Southern confederacy are numbered."


Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 11, 1864, Robert Patterson May 1864

Letter From Robert Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 11, 1864, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

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