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Letter From John Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 5, 1864, John H. Patterson
Letter From John Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 5, 1864, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John H. Patterson wrote this long letter to his mother Julia on July 5th, 1864. In the letter he talks about daily life at the fort and how they celebrated the Fourth of July holiday. He says there are rumors that the Rebel troops will be in Baltimore soon.
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 28, 1864, John H. Patterson
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 28, 1864, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This brief letter was written by Robert Patterson to his mother Julia on June 28, 1864. In the letter he thanks her for sending money and says he is happy with the work he is doing in the Quarter Master's department at Fort Marshall.