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Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 24, 1862, Robert Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Robert Patterson wrote this letter to his father, Jefferson Patterson, on July 24, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia. In the letter he writes about infantry, cavalry and artillery being on the move and complains about Colonel Schliech and his method of appointing officers based on personal acquaintance and friendship rather than competence. He closes by saying they will be heading to Culpepper soon.

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

Letter, 1862 May 24, 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 Camp at Franklin. Oscar writes about sending home a receipt for $40.00, being fed half rations due to an attack on their supplies, fighting in a skirmish, and more.

The additional postscript is believed to have been a part of this letter but was labeled April 23, 1862.

Letter, 1862 May 13, C. Ladley To My Dear Boy [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. She writes about feeling apprehensive about Oscar's safety after reading an account of a recent battle, rumors about the war, and more.

Letter, 1862 May 12, Oscar Ladley To [No Salutation], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter from Oscar Ladley from camp at Franklin. Oscar writes about how many men were wounded in the last fight, and how the "Yellow Springs boys are safe".

Letter, 1862 May 6, Oscar Ladley To [No Salutation], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter from Oscar Ladley from camp at the foot of the Shenandoah Mountains. Oscar writes about breaking camp, describes General Milroy, and more.

Letter, 1862 May 5, 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 Camp Reily. Oscar writes about conditions in the camp, the health of his regiment, and he asks about friends and family at home.

Letter, 1862 April 23, 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 Camp at Monterey. Oscar writes about a recent skirmish, a description of an enclosed drawing, and more. He also mentions in his postscript that the Gazette incorrectly reported the number of dead and wounded.

Letter, 1862 April 14, 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 Camp at Monterey. Oscar writes about marching from Huttonsville to Monterey, Virginia, a skirmish with the Rebels, and more.

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.

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, 1862 April 6, Mary [Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about the weather, events in town, and more.

Letter, 1862 April 3, 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 Camp Milroy. Oscar writes about preferring to hear news from home than the war, participating in the company drill exercises, the weather and more. Oscar enclosed a few news articles, an advertisement for a "Substitute in a Mounted Ranger Company," and a Song of the Sentinel from the Richmond Dispatch.

Letter, 1862 April 2, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. She writes about reading about the 44th Regiment in the newspaper, the weather, and more.

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

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.

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

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.

Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 14, 1862, Stephen Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

Stephen Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother from Oxford on February 14, 1862. The letter thanks her for sending clothing items and makes inquiries about family members and a friend of the family, Jim Reynolds.

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Patterson Written February 9, 1862, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia from Camp Wood, on February 9, 1862. In the letter he complains of not having received mail from home for a while, and having been ill for several weeks with "camp fever." He says that they will likely be marching to Bowling Green now that Fort Pickett has been taken.

Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated January 30, 1862, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this long letter to his mother Julia on January 30, 1862. In the letter he discusses personal concerns of his recent illness, clothing needs, and camp life.

Letter, 186[2] [January] 14, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from camp. Oscar writes that he is unsure as to whether he will be home soon or not. This letter is listed as being written in 1861, but it is believed to have been written in January of 1862.

Letter, 186[2] January 10, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Oscar's mother and sisters from Camp John McLean. In his letter Oscar relates three recent events from camp: A fight between a sergeant and a tavern landlord, his first lieutenant not remembering the command to halt his company on a march, and arresting three men for insulting ladies in town.

This letter is dated 1861, but it is believed to have been written in January of 1862.

Diary Of James F. Overholser, January Through August 1862, James F. Overholser

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

This diary of James F. Overholser contains entries dated January through August of 1862. Many of the entries in this diary are short notes about the weather. This diary also includes work account notes dated from September through December of 1861 and 1868-1869. Many entries in the work account portion are comprised of a variety of lists.