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Full-Text Articles in History
Letter Written To Julia Patterson From Her Niece, Lilly, On July 20, 1862, Lilly
Letter Written To Julia Patterson From Her Niece, Lilly, On July 20, 1862, Lilly
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to Julia Patterson by her niece, Lilly, on July 20, 1862. In the letter she discusses their recent visit with family and friends in Cincinnati and Louisville, and their return home to Paducah.
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 17, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On July 17, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by Stephen Patterson to his mother Julia on July 17, 1862. He mentions good health and satisfaction with his present location. He also mentions several times in the letter his wish to have a commission in his Uncle Charlie's regiment.
Letter To Forrest From Cousin 'Cate' Of July 17, 1862, Cousin 'Cate' -
Letter To Forrest From Cousin 'Cate' Of July 17, 1862, Cousin 'Cate' -
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Madison, Iowa: "I sit down this morning to write to you, not knowing whether you are in the land of the living or not."
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 16, 1862, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 16, 1862, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father, Jefferson Patterson, on July 16, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia. In the letter he writes about the shortage of food rations and reports of large Rebel forces in Richmond and Gordonsville.
Forrest Little Letter Of July 8, 1862, Forrest Little
Forrest Little Letter Of July 8, 1862, Forrest Little
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Camp near James River: "now Father dont fret your self for me"
1862 Confederate Requisition For Apparel, Signed By William Miller, John L. Knott, And Turner Ashby. Harrisonburg, Virginia., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John L. Knott
1862 Confederate Requisition For Apparel, Signed By William Miller, John L. Knott, And Turner Ashby. Harrisonburg, Virginia., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John L. Knott
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Special Requisition No. 40 form denoting various apparel requisitioned at Camp Ashby on June 25th, 1862. Items include: 5 under shirts, 30 linsey shirts, 10 pair of pants, 13 pair of drawers, 25 pair of socks, 6 cotton shirts. Signed by William Miller, John L. Knott, and Turner Ashby. Ashby's signature appears on this pre-signed form despite his death some weeks earlier, on June 6.
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 24, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Brother John Written June 24, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his brother John on June 24, 1862. In the letter he talks about enjoying the Clarksburg area, the scenery and the townspeople. He describes light soldierly duties and a party given by a prominent citizen from town.
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 16, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On June 16, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on June 16, 1862. In the letter he describes good health and clothing needs, and mentions that they have received orders to march to Cumberland.
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia, Written In 1862, Stephen Patterson
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia, Written In 1862, Stephen Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Stephen Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia from Camp Chase on June 15, 1862. In the letter he discusses daily affairs and some personal needs.
Permission Note Excusing Lt. Churchill From Camp, Signed By John Hunt Morgan In Chattanooga Tennessee, 11 June 1862., John Hunt Morgan
Permission Note Excusing Lt. Churchill From Camp, Signed By John Hunt Morgan In Chattanooga Tennessee, 11 June 1862., John Hunt Morgan
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Signed permission by John Hunt Morgan for Lt. Churchill to be absent from camp for 21 days. Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dated June 11th, 1862.
Letter Written From Jennie Price To Her Aunt Julia Patterson Dated June 5, 1862, Jennie Price
Letter Written From Jennie Price To Her Aunt Julia Patterson Dated June 5, 1862, Jennie Price
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by Jennie Price to her aunt Julia Patterson on June 5, 1862. In the letter she talks about the secessionist views of their cousin, Ellen Searles.
Forrest Little Letter Of May 22, 1862, Forrest Little
Forrest Little Letter Of May 22, 1862, Forrest Little
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Camp near the Chickahominy: "Father if I live through the battle of Richmond I shall be to home just as soon as that battle is over"
Forrest Little Letter Of May 2, 1862, Forrest Little
Forrest Little Letter Of May 2, 1862, Forrest Little
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Camp Winfield Scott: "Papers seem to think that this war will be over in a couple of months"
Forrest Little Letter Of April 17, 1862, Forrest Little
Forrest Little Letter Of April 17, 1862, Forrest Little
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Yorktown, Virginia: "oh my God that was the awfelest sight that I ever saw in my life"
Letter To Jefferson Patterson From An Unknown Sender In 1862, Unknown
Letter To Jefferson Patterson From An Unknown Sender In 1862, Unknown
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter is to Jefferson Patterson from an unknown sender from 1862. The letter relates information that the sender received from Pittsburg Landing.
Forrest Little Letter Of April 11, 1862, Forrest Little
Forrest Little Letter Of April 11, 1862, Forrest Little
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Yorktown, Virginia: "I have slept but 6 hours out of 48"
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.
Letter To Samuel Cooper From Robert E. Lee Requesting Orders For Gen. S.R. Gist, Maj. Gen. J.C. Pemberton, And General Trapier, Signed August 8, 1862., Robert Edward Lee
Letter To Samuel Cooper From Robert E. Lee Requesting Orders For Gen. S.R. Gist, Maj. Gen. J.C. Pemberton, And General Trapier, Signed August 8, 1862., Robert Edward Lee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Robert E. Lee writes to Samuel Cooper to request an order for General States Rights Gist to report to Major General J.C. Pemberton for duty with the troops under his command in South Carolina and Georgia. He also advises General Trapier to report to General Beauregard for duty, signed by Robert E. Lee, 8 April 1862.
Letter Reporting Military Engagement, From William J. Hardee To Braxton Bragg, April 4, 1862., William J. Hardee
Letter Reporting Military Engagement, From William J. Hardee To Braxton Bragg, April 4, 1862., William J. Hardee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Hardee describes an attack on Confederate forces by Union cavalry and infantry, just before the Battle of Shiloh.
Confederate Requisition For The Purchase Of Three Horses From Peter Alkine, Signed By Officers Turner Ashby And William Miller. 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller
Confederate Requisition For The Purchase Of Three Horses From Peter Alkine, Signed By Officers Turner Ashby And William Miller. 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A Confederate State's Army requisition for the purchase of 5 horses for "artillery purposes" at $135 each from Peter Alkine. Signed by Turner Ashby and Captain and Quartermaster William Miller. Dated February 28th,1862.
Confederate Requisition Form Denoting 130 Bushels Of Corn At 80 Cents Each Procured From John A. Finnell At Winchester, Virginia; Signed By Turner Ashby And William Miller. March, 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John A. Finnell
Confederate Requisition Form Denoting 130 Bushels Of Corn At 80 Cents Each Procured From John A. Finnell At Winchester, Virginia; Signed By Turner Ashby And William Miller. March, 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John A. Finnell
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A requisition for the Confederate States Army to John A. Finnel certifying the correct amount of $104.00 for 130 bushels of corns at 80 cents each. Received at Winchester on 03 March 1862. Signed by Turner Ashby and Captain and Quartermaster William Miller.
Forrest Little Letter Of March 20, 1862, Forrest Little
Forrest Little Letter Of March 20, 1862, Forrest Little
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Camp near Clouds Mills: "I was on the field of Bull Run the other day it was an awful looking place"
Forrest Little Letter Of March 7, 1862, Forrest Little
Forrest Little Letter Of March 7, 1862, Forrest Little
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Camp Griffin: "General Brooks is as cross as thunder he swears worse than old hamelen ever thought of swearing"
Forrest Little Letter Of March 4, 1862, Forrest Little
Forrest Little Letter Of March 4, 1862, Forrest Little
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Camp Griffin: "I dont hardly think that the 5th Vermont will ever see a fight by thunder I hope that we shall have a good fight"
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Father, Jefferson Patterson On March 3, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Father, Jefferson Patterson On March 3, 1862, Stephen Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Stephen Patterson wrote this letter to his father Jefferson on March 3, 1862 from school at Oxford. Stephen writes that he has been ill with measles and that the students were glad to hear of the occupation of Nashville.
Letter Written From L.K. Shaffner To Julia Patterson On March 1, 1862, L. K. Shaffner
Letter Written From L.K. Shaffner To Julia Patterson On March 1, 1862, L. K. Shaffner
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by a family friend, L.K. Shaffner, to Julia Patterson on March 1, 1862. The friend discusses her travels around the country and dissatisfaction with Peoria.
Forrest Little Letter Of February 21, 1862, Forrest Little
Forrest Little Letter Of February 21, 1862, Forrest Little
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Camp Griffin: "Three cheers for the Red white & blue. Death to all Traitors."
Western Union Telegram From William Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson Dated February 17, 1862, William Patterson
Western Union Telegram From William Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson Dated February 17, 1862, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
This Western Union telegram was sent from William Patterson to his father Jefferson on February 17, 1862, requesting his father to send him twenty dollars.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 16, 1862, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 16, 1862, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on February 16, 1862. He talks about the possible movement of their troops to Green River, Bowling Green, and Nashville.
Forrest Little Letter Of February 16, 1862, Forrest Little
Forrest Little Letter Of February 16, 1862, Forrest Little
Civil War Letters of Forrest Little
From Camp Griffin: "I tell you Father it will be a blood fight and if I should happen to fall I should like to be carried home..."