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Patterson Family Correspondence

1864

Patterson, William L., 1839-1865

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Letter To William Patterson From A Friend, Barrett Langdon, Dated December 15, 1864, Barrett Langdon Dec 1864

Letter To William Patterson From A Friend, Barrett Langdon, Dated December 15, 1864, Barrett Langdon

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to William Patterson from a friend, Barrett Langdon, on December 15, 1864. The friend inquires about a package he expected to receive and asks for news of mutual acquaintances.


Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated August 26, 1864, William Patterson Aug 1864

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated August 26, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on August 26, 1864, letting her know that his discharge from the army is being postponed and that he may remain in the Army two more years.


Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 20, 1864, William Patterson Aug 1864

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 20, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on August 20, 1864. In the letter he tells her he expects to be mustered out of service and heading for home on October 7th.


Letter To William Patterson From His Cousin, Charley A. Brown, Dated August 14, 1864, Charley A. Brown Aug 1864

Letter To William Patterson From His Cousin, Charley A. Brown, Dated August 14, 1864, Charley A. Brown

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to William Patterson by his younger cousin Charley A. Brown, on August 14, 1864. In the letter the boy describes hunting for fish and game.


Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 10, 1864, William Patterson Aug 1864

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 10, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was sent from William Patterson to his mother Julia on August 10, 1864. In the note he asks his mother to make a payment for him, and says he will be going to join his company soon and will arrive home sometime after October 7th.


Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated August 8, 1864, Rachel Reynolds Aug 1864

Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated August 8, 1864, Rachel Reynolds

Patterson Family Correspondence

Rachel Reynolds wrote this letter to her sister Julia Patterson on August 8, 1864. In the letter Rachel sends regrets that she is unable to come to her sister's to help her while Frank Patterson is sick with typhoid. Rachel gives Julia some advice in the letter for how to best care for Frank.


Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 7, 1864, William Patterson Aug 1864

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On August 7, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on August 7, 1864. In the letter he says he is sitting on a court martial trial in Nashville. He says his company will be mustered out of service soon and he reflects on what he might like to do once he leaves the Army.


Letter From William To His Mother Julia Written July 24, 1864, William Patterson Jul 1864

Letter From William To His Mother Julia Written July 24, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on July 24, 1864. In the letter he tells her he has been assigned to sit on a court martial hearing and will be staying in Nashville until the hearing is finished.


Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 16, 1864, William Patterson Jul 1864

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 16, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by William Patterson to his mother Julia on July 16, 1864. William writes from the Officer's Hospital in Nashville to say that he is still not well enough to return to duty.


Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 13, 1864, William Patterson Jul 1864

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated July 13, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by William Patterson to his mother Julia on July 13, 1864. William writes to tell his mother he is still recuperating in the Officer's Hospital but should soon be well enough to return to duty.


Letter From William To His Mother Julia On July 8, 1864, William Patterson Jul 1864

Letter From William To His Mother Julia On July 8, 1864, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this note to his mother Julia on July 8, 1864. He discusses his injury and other personal affairs in the letter.


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 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.