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Letter To Julia Patterson From Her Nephew Frank Jones On November 30, 1865, Frank J. Jones Nov 1865

Letter To Julia Patterson From Her Nephew Frank Jones On November 30, 1865, Frank J. Jones

Patterson Family Correspondence

Frank Jones wrote this letter to his aunt Julia Patterson on November 30, 1865. The letter is damaged and difficult to read but discusses family affairs and daily life.


Letter To John Patterson From His Uncle William, Dated November 25, 1865, William Nov 1865

Letter To John Patterson From His Uncle William, Dated November 25, 1865, William

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to John H. Patterson from his uncle William, dated November 25, 1865. In the letter he talks about a purchase of cattle and expresses concern for the health of John's brother William.


Letter To Julia Patterson Dated November 22, 1865, D. Johnson Nov 1865

Letter To Julia Patterson Dated November 22, 1865, D. Johnson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by D. Johnson to Julia Patterson dated November 22, 1865. The writer discusses a letter they received from Mrs. Patterson regarding the sale of some of her property near Van Wert.


Letter To Robert Patterson From A Friend Dated November 9, 1865, Unknown Nov 1865

Letter To Robert Patterson From A Friend Dated November 9, 1865, Unknown

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Robert Patterson from a friend on November 9, 1865. In the letter the friend inquires about a letter sent to Stephen Patterson.


Letter To Julia Patterson From Rachel Reynolds, Dated September 20, 1865, Rachel Reynolds Sep 1865

Letter To Julia Patterson From Rachel Reynolds, Dated September 20, 1865, Rachel Reynolds

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was sent to Julia Patterson from Rachel Reynolds on September 20, 1865. The letter contains news of family and daily life.


Letter To Julia Patterson From Mary Johnston Dated August 19, 1865, Mary L. Johnston Aug 1865

Letter To Julia Patterson From Mary Johnston Dated August 19, 1865, Mary L. Johnston

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written from Mary L. Johnston to her sister Julia Patterson on August 19, 1865. The sister writes that she will be coming to visit soon due to Willie Johnston's poor health.


Letter To A Captain In The United States Army Regarding The Duty Of Soldier On July 11, 1865, Zachary W. Smith Jul 1865

Letter To A Captain In The United States Army Regarding The Duty Of Soldier On July 11, 1865, Zachary W. Smith

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was sent to Captain Robert Patterson from Zachary Smith on July 11, 1865. The letter discusses the enlistment of a soldier and the need to identify the soldier for discharge.


Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 29, 1865, Stephen Patterson Jun 1865

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 29, 1865, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written from Stephen Patterson to his brother John, dated June 29, 1865. In the letter Stephen writes from Burning Springs, West Virginia, and talks about his employment with the Old Burning Spring Richey Company and Standing Stone Oil Company, and about working in the oil business in general.


Letter To Julia Patterson From Her Sister Elizabeth Jones Dated June 25, 1865, Elizabeth Jones Jun 1865

Letter To Julia Patterson From Her Sister Elizabeth Jones Dated June 25, 1865, Elizabeth Jones

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was sent to Julia Patterson from her sister Elizabeth Jones, dated June 25, 1865. In the letter she writes of daily life and family news.


Letter, 1865 April 23, James Overholser To Aunt And Uncle [Mary And Crib Burns], James F. Overholser Apr 1865

Letter, 1865 April 23, James Overholser To Aunt And Uncle [Mary And Crib Burns], James F. Overholser

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

Letter from James F. Overholser to his aunt and uncle, Mary and Crib Burns from "Camp two miles from Raleigh, N.C."


Letter, 1865 February 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Sister, Oscar D. Ladley Feb 1865

Letter, 1865 February 11, Oscar D. Ladley To Sister, Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's sister from Yellow Springs, Ohio. Oscar writes that he arrived last night, but that he can't visit his sister in "Campbellstown." He promises to meet her in Dayton on the 14th.


Letter To William Patterson From His Friend, William Mcmullen, Dated January 30, 1865, William Patterson Jan 1865

Letter To William Patterson From His Friend, William Mcmullen, Dated January 30, 1865, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to William Patterson from a friend, William McMullen, on January 30, 1865. In the letter the friend discusses the whereabouts of mutual acquaintances from the war.


Letter From William Patterson To His Brother Stephen, Dated January 26, 1865, William Patterson Jan 1865

Letter From William Patterson To His Brother Stephen, Dated January 26, 1865, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by William Patterson to his brother Stephen on January 26, 1865. In the letter he says he will not be able to loan Stephen the money he requests.


Just Before The Battle, Mother [Lyrics], James F. Overholser Jan 1865

Just Before The Battle, Mother [Lyrics], James F. Overholser

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

Handwritten copy of lyrics of "Just before the Battle, Mother" composed by James F. Overholser while in camp near "Poctalago" Station, South Carolina. These lyrics were most likely extracted from a letter.


Letter, 1865 January 15, Oscar D. Ladley To Sister, Oscar D. Ladley Jan 1865

Letter, 1865 January 15, Oscar D. Ladley To Sister, Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Captain Thomas J. Robinson from Oscar D. Ladley in Jacksonville Florida. Oscar writes to request that Private Rufus P. Miller from Company E of the 75th Ohio Volunteers be released from his arrest on the grounds that he has served his time.


Diary Of James F. Overholser, January Through March 1865, James F. Overholser Dec 1864

Diary Of James F. Overholser, January Through March 1865, James F. Overholser

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

This diary of James F. Overholser contains entries dated from January through March of 1865. This diary includes work account notes from 1866, as well as notes in the back regarding Atlanta. Also located in the back pocket of the diary is a musical score of the song "Dixie's Land" and typed testimonials advertising "Piso's Cure for Consumption."


Diary Of James F. Overholser, March Through June 1865, James F. Overholser Dec 1864

Diary Of James F. Overholser, March Through June 1865, James F. Overholser

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

This diary of James F. Overholser contains entries dated from March through June of 1865. This diary also includes work account and finance notes from August of 1865 through September of 1866.