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Letter From William Patterson To His Mother Julia On September 6, 1863, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

William Patterson wrote this letter to his parents while marching across Lookout Mountain on September 6, 1863. He talks about the difficulties of moving artillery up and down the mountains and says the mountains are full of deserters from the Rebel army.

John A. Wharton Letter To Joseph Wheeler Regarding Pistols, John A. Wharton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Wharton writes Wheeler regarding the equipment of various units with pistols.

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

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

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], 1863, May 14, Oshkosh, Wis., S.H. Alban [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A business correspondence from S.H. Alban as part of a follow up to Allen F. Cameron Personal Correspondence: July 29, 1861. Relates information regarding a land deed/certificate in Plover, Wisconsin via the Land office in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Forwarded by C.H. Hamlin.

One entry: dated May 14, 1863

Handwritten; Single page; 25 x 20 cm.

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

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.

Jeb Stuart Letter, Jeb Stuart

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Confederate cavalry commander J.E.B. (Jeb) Stuart writes to an unspecified general requesting details of a report by another officer regarding Manassas.

Jeb Stuart Letter To Commanding General Requesting Information. Culpeper, Virginia, April 12, 1863., James Ewell Brown ("Jeb") Stuart

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Jeb Stuart's letter to his "General" requesting that the information that requires Stuart's attention, regarding General Trimble's capture of Manassas, be sent back to him. He further mentions that the news of "Old Milroy" makes him "itch to get hold of him." Sent from Culpeper, Virginia. Dated April 12th, 1863.

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.

Confederate Invoice Of Subsistence Stores ("Form 22") Signed By Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, April 1, 1863., Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, W. J. Hawks, George W.T. Kearsley

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Jackson signs as Major General just weeks before his death. "Subsistence stores" or "provisions" in this case consist of bulk amounts of bacon, flour, rice, soap, salt, and vinegar. Countersigned by Major W.J. Hawks and Major George W. T. Kearsley. Dated April 1st, 1863.

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

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], 1863, Mar. 6, Rockland, R.I., Harrison Clarke [To] Alan Cameron

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Correspondence Collection

A personal correspondence from Harrison Clarke of Rockland, Rhode Island. Comments about the war's relation to the textile industry. Refers to output of Ponaganset Mill in the village of Rockland, Rhode Island. Allen Cameron had worked with Clarke and as Weave Room supervisor (in Rockland and perhaps at Ponaganset Mill?) before the war.

One entry: dated March 6, 1863

Handwritten; 1 folded sheet (4 p.); 20 x 26 cm. folded to 20 x 13 cm.

This letter was reproduced in whole in Silber, Nina and Mary Beth Sievens, eds. 'Yankee Correspondence: Civil War Letters Between New England Soldiers and the …

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.

S.F. Dupont, Aboard U.S.S. Wabash, Orders Commander T.H. Patterson, Aboard The U.S.S. James Adger, To Take The "Montauk" In Tow To Ossabaw Sound, Georgia. Port Royal Harbor, S.C., January, 1863., Samuel Francis Du Pont

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Samuel Francis DuPont, Rear Admiral Commanding, South Atlantic Blocking Squadron, aboard U.S.S. Wabash, orders Commander T.H. Patterson, aboard the U.S.S. James Adger, to take the "Montauk" in tow to Ossabaw Sound, Georgia. DuPont also mentions the ships that are already in the sound. Port Royal Harbor, S.C., January, 1863.

Letter Of Recommendation From Sterling Price To General S. Cooper Regarding Mr. John W. Polk For A Position Within His Quarter Master Department. Grenada, Mississippi. January 5, 1863., Sterling Price

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter of recommendation from Sterling Price to General S. Cooper regarding Mr. John W. Polk for a position within the Quarter Master Department of his army. Price says Folk is of "high character," "excellent business capacity and habits," "perfect sobriety" and deserves a position where he can be both useful and compensated. Grenada, Mississippi. January 5, 1853.

Diary From 1863, Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Diaries

The 1863 diary of Lucinda Merriss features largely her life at home with family and with friends. This year also includes either poems or songs at the start along with some recipes and family records for the extended family. It includes several deaths of known people, along with mention of a birth and a marriage. Notable dates include:

March 25: A trip to Westerville where she speaks with a John Cornell on the 27th.

April 21: Joseph Godown, a soldier of the 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry was brought home from Louisiana and buried on the 22nd.

July 4: Union Church …

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 E. Kirby Smith To Braxton Bragg, Edmund Kirby-Smith

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Confederate Major General E. Kirby Smith writes to General Braxton Bragg regarding the positioning of the units under his command in Lexington, Kentucky, close to Ohio and Indiana and also about the condition, positioning, and movements of the Union opposition forces. Smith also

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.