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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia, Dated July 6, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia, Dated July 6, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on July 6, 1863 from Tullahoma near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In the letter he talks about a significant battle victory of the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry, camp conditions, illness, and bad weather.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 22, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 22, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on June 22, 1863. In the letter he mentions a recent illness and says they expect a battle to take place soon and believes that it will be difficult.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 7, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated June 7, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother Julia on June 7, 1863. In the letter he tells her he was recently commissioned as a Captain.
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 6, 1863, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated May 6, 1863, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this brief letter to his mother Julia on May 6, 1863. In the letter he says they have recently had good news from the Potomac and he believes if it is true the war will be over by the following year.
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated May 1, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated May 1, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to Stephen Patterson from a friend, J.D. Sharp, on May 1, 1863. The letter discusses mutual acquaintances and daily life.
Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds
Letter From Rachel Reynolds To William Patterson Dated April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written to William Patterson from his aunt, Rachel Reynolds on April 5, 1863. In the letter she sends him her condolences on the recent death of his father, Jefferson Patterson.
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 18, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 18, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Patterson Family Correspondence
This brief letter was written by a friend, J.D. Sharp, to Stephen Patterson on March 18, 1863. Sharp writes about how busy his post is when freight comes through and talks about mutual friends back home.
Letter From John H. Patterson To A Brother, Dated March 11, 1863, John H. Patterson
Letter From John H. Patterson To A Brother, Dated March 11, 1863, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John Patterson wrote this letter on March 11, 1863 to his brother. In the letter he talks mostly about news of family and friends. The stationary bears the seal of Miami University.
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 6, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Letter From J.D. Sharp To Stephen Patterson, Dated March 6, 1863, J. D. Sharp
Patterson Family Correspondence
This letter was written by J.D. Sharp on March 6, 1863 to Stephen Patterson. In the letter he talks about his new post in Nashville and includes details about daily life.
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson
Letter From John H. Patterson To His Mother Julia Dated October 25, 1862, John H. Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
John H. Patterson wrote this letter to his mother from Oxford on October 25, 1862. In the letter he talks about happenings at school and about a social event he attended at the home of Miss Mary Hall.
Letter From Robert Patterson To Colonel J. F. Harrison On August 7, 1862, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To Colonel J. F. Harrison On August 7, 1862, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson wrote this letter to Colonel J. F. Harrison from Army headquarters in Sperryville, Virginia on August 7, 1862. In the letter he complains about Colonel Schliech and his method of appointing officers based on personal acquaintance and friendship rather than competence, and says he will probably not receive one under the Colonel's command. Robert also talks disparagingly about the way the North handles the Volunteer Service system. Lastly, he says they will be marching to Madison soon.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On August 2, 1862, Robert Patterson
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson On August 2, 1862, Robert Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
Robert Patterson writes to his father Jefferson on August 2, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville. Robert expresses dissatisfaction with his regiment and tells his father he has mailed a letter of recommendation given him and hopes to receive an appointment in another regiment. He also mentions a letter published in the Cincinnati Gazette which made disparaging remarks about the Union soldiers.
Letter From Robert Patterson To His Father Jefferson Patterson On July 24, 1862, Robert Patterson
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Letter From Stephen Patterson To His Mother Julia On February 14, 1862, Stephen Patterson
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
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
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 From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 29, 1861, William Patterson
Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On December 29, 1861, William Patterson
Patterson Family Correspondence
William Patterson wrote this letter to his mother on December 29, 1861. In the letter he talks about illness among the troops at Camp Wood and the recent work of rebuilding a bridge.