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Letter To John Patterson From His Uncle William, Dated November 25, 1865, William
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 William Patterson From His Friend, William Mcmullen, Dated January 30, 1865, William Patterson
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
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.
Letter To William Patterson From A Friend, Barrett Langdon, Dated December 15, 1864, Barrett Langdon
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 6, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 6, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by William Patterson to his mother Julia on December 8, 1863. In the letter, he talks about clothing needs and a recent battle in which his company was involved.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated December 6, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated December 6, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on December 6, 1863. In the brief letter he asks her to send clothing, and says he expects his company will soon be moved from Chattanooga to Knoxville, Tennessee.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated September 21, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated September 21, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this note to his mother Julia from the battlefield on September 21, 1863. In the letter he talks about the battle and names some of the men that were wounded or killed.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On September 6, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On September 6, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his parents while marching across Lookout Mountain on September 6, 1863. He talks about the difficulties of moving artillery up and down the mountains and says the mountains are full of deserters from the Rebel army.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia, Dated July 6, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia, Dated July 6, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on July 6, 1863 from Tullahoma near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In the letter he talks about a significant battle victory of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry, camp conditions, illness, and bad weather.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 22, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 22, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on June 22, 1863. In the letter he mentions a recent illness and says they expect a battle to take place soon and believes that it will be difficult.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 7, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 7, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on June 7, 1863. In the letter he tells her he was recently commissioned as a Captain.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 6, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 6, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on May 6, 1863. In the letter he says they have recently had good news from the Potomac and he believes if it is true the war will be over by the following year.
Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds
Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to William Patterson from his aunt, Rachel Reynolds on April 5, 1863. In the letter she sends him her condolences on the recent death of his father, Jefferson Patterson.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On April 10, 1862, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On April 10, 1862, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother, Julia, on April 10, 1862 from Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee. He writes to say that he is alive and well, and survived the battle which recently took place there.