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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 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.

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of July 8, 1864 - July 27, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"Communications cut between Washington and Baltimore..."

Letter To Stephen Patterson From J.K. Reynolds Dated July 7, 1864, J. K. Reynolds

Patterson Family Correspondence

Letter to Stephen Patterson from J.K. Reynolds dated July 7, 1864. In the letter the friend asks Stephen to meet them at the depot.

Burton N. Harris To George Miller (6 July 1864), Burton Norvell Harrison, George Miller

Correspondence

Denying George's request for a transfer from the Executive department, Confederate States of America

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 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.

William C. Nelson To Maria C. Nelson (5 July 1864), William Cowper Nelson

Correspondence

Worries that he has not heard from home recently; bombardment around the city of Petersburg; discussion of religion and new acquaintances

Letter From John Patterson To His Mother Julia In July 1864, John H. Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

John Patterson wrote this letter to his mother in July, 1864. In the letter he tells her about a recent trip he made to Washington and the sights he saw while there, including the "much talked of" East room of the White House. He also talks about daily operations at his current post.

Letter To Julia Patterson From Elizabeth Jones Dated July 1, 1864, Elizabeth Jones

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Julia Patterson from Elizabeth Jones on July 1, 1864 and confirms a visit Julia will be making to her.

Requisition For Stationary (No. 38). 88th O.V.I. Co. B. (July-September 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Formal request for Stationary for S.C. Pemberton, 2nd Lt. Cmdr., Co. B. 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (No. 1, July-September 1864)

Requisition For Stationary (No. 38). 88th O.V.I. (July-September 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Formal request for Stationary for Q.M. Department, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. (No. 1, July-September 1864)

Requisition For Stationary (No. 38). 88th O.V.I. Co. I. (July-September 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Formal request for Stationary for J.H. Cruthers, Asst. Surgeon, Co. I, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. (No. 3, July-September 1864)

Requisition For Stationary (No. 38). 88th O.V.I. (July-September 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Formal request for Stationary for Albert Longwell, Surgeon, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. (No. 1, July-September 1864)

Requisition For Stationary (No. 38). 88th O.V.I. Co. H. (July-September 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Formal request for Stationary for Capt. A.L. Anderson, Co. H, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. (No. 2, July-September 1864)

Letter Dated Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To General I. Cooper. 15 July 1864, Winfield Scott Featherston

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to General I. Cooper; Letter sent from "Hd. Qs. Atlanta, Ga."

Letter From Brigadier General W. S. Featherston To General I. Cooper. 1 July 1864, Winfield Scott Featherston

Correspondence

Handwritten letter from Brigadier General W.S. Featherston to General I. Cooper; Letter sent from "Hd. Qs. near Marietta."

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.

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 To Stephen Patterson From A Friend, George Winters, Dated June 28, 1864, George Winters

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Stephen Patterson by a friend, George Winters, on June 28, 1864. In the letter the friend describes his work and daily life.

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of June 26, 1864 - July 7, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"last night a man suffering with the delirium tremens rambling through the ward tearing things as he went"

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (23 June 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts asks about activities at home and turns to the topic of slavery, which he describes as a necessary evil and goes on about how Irish and German servants aren't as helpful as black slaves.

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

Patterson Family Correspondence

No abstract provided.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (20 June 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Writes to Maggie that besides heavy amounts of rain, there have not been many changes in Roberts's camp. He asks about everything at home and goes on about his love for his wife and children and how he is ready for the war to end so that he may be with them again.

Letter: W.E. Johnson To Lt. R.J. "Robt" Cunningham, June 18, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter, 1864 June 17, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Jacksonville, Florida. In his letter Oscar writes about the abundance of orange groves in Florida, not having his efforts to capture a vessel recognized in the local papers, the weather there, and more.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (15 June 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts tells Maggie that Capt. [Timberlake], General Dardee's Property QM has asked him to come with him but that he will not go without an order from General Johnston. He also says that Maj Baylor has applied to be relieved from duty in their Brigade and wants him to accompany him but Roberts does not care for Maj Baylor. Roberts also reports the death of General Polk, who was killed by a cannon ball while inspecting the lines.

Edward Hill Diary Entry Of June 14, 1864 - June 25, 1864, Edward Hill

Civil War Diary of Captain Edward Hill (transcription)

"Went out for the first time to day, in the Hospital chair..."

Letter To Stephen Patterson From J.J. Kirse, Dated June 13, 1864, J. J. Kirse

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to Stephen Patterson by an acquaintance, J.J. Kirse, on June 13, 1864. In the letter the friend discusses recent social events and invites Stephen to visit.

1864-06-13 Columbus Times, Columbus Times (Columbus, Ga)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An excerpt from the Columbus Times detailing suspicious actions taken by the Union forces on and around Whitemarsh Island, published on June 13, 1864.

“Suspicious” Columbus Times. June 13, 1864.