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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.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 08): August 26, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Special Requisition (No. 40). 88th O.V.I. Co. K. (No. 19, August 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Special requisition for clothing and other supplies for Co. K, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Special Requisition (No. 40). 88th O.V.I. Co. H. (No. 20, August 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Special requisition for clothing and other supplies for Co. H, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Special Requisition (No. 40). 88th O.V.I. Co. K. (No. 18, August 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Special requisition for clothing and other supplies for Co. K, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (25 August 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts tells that he is camped on the outskirts of Atlanta and can hear the shelling of the city, which has injured women and children and other innocent civilians in the city, a tactic Roberts does not approve of or understand.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1864 August 24, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Special Requisition (No. 40). 88th O.V.I. Co. I. (No. 17, August 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Special requisition for clothing and other supplies for Co. I, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

46. Letter To Abraham Lincoln - A. M. Gilford (1864), A. M. Gilford, Wallace Hettle (Editor)

Union Homefront: A History in Documents

Document citation:

Gilford, A.M. A. M. Gilford to Abraham Lincoln: Does Not Want Her Son to be Drafted. Illinois: August 23, 1864.

Retrieved From: https://www.loc.gov/item/mal3550700/.

Letter, 1864 August 22, 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 St. Augustine, Florida. Oscar writes about a battle fought by his regiment, which resulted in several casualties. He closes his letter saying that he is feeling better and intends to report for duty soon.

August 22, 1864: To John B. Cornell, Archives, Lucinda Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection – Letters

Letter to John B. Cornell from Lucinda Lenore Merriss; discussing Lucinda's greeting of the regiment and John B. Cornell potentially visiting them.

Special Requisition (No. 40). 88th O.V.I. Co. F. (No. 16, August 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Special requisition for clothing and other supplies for Co. F, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

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 Margaret E. Cahill, 1864 August 20, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 07): August 19, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter, 1864 August 18, C. Shellabarger To Sister Ladley [Catherine Ladley], C. Shellabarger

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Catherine Ladley from C. Shellabarger in Covington, Ohio. In this letter C. Shellabarger writes to ask Catherine about how lots are selling locally. She also writes about her three sons, commiserates with Catherine about the difficulty of sending sons to war, and more.

Orders, Head Quarters 88th Reg't O.V. Infantry (15 August 1864), D. W. Patrick

Military Records

Order issued on death of 2nd Lieutenant Charles C. Bunker

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 To Margaret E. Cahill, 1864 August 12, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 06): August 12, 1864, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (12 August 1864), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts tells that has moved to Pettus' Brigade with Maj Baylor because Capt Timberlake, whom he wanted to be transferred to, was relieved and his replacement, Capt. Scott had been dropped from the Rolls once for drunkeness and although he was reinstated, Roberts believed he was better to avoid.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1864 August 11, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

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 To Margaret E. Cahill, 1864 August 10, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter From John Patterson To His Brother Stephen On August 9, 1864, John H. Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

John Patterson wrote this letter to his brother Stephen on August 9, 1864. In the letter he tells his brother about an incident that occurred as he was escorting a prisoner.

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, 1864 August 8, 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 a convalescent hospital in St. Augustine, Florida. Oscar writes about being sick in the hospital, the local crops, news about his and other regiments, and more.

Special Requisition (No. 40). 88th O.V.I. Co. G. (No. 14, August 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Special requisition for clothing and other supplies for Co. G, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Special Requisition (No. 40). 88th O.V.I. Co. F. (No. 15, August 1864), United States. Army. Quartermaster's Dept.

Military Records

Special requisition for clothing and other supplies for Co. F, 88th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1864 August 7, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.