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Combined Letters, 1862 December 14, Mary And Allie [Mary And Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley
Combined Letters, 1862 December 14, Mary And Allie [Mary And Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Mary writes about wanting to teach next spring, other gentleman that have asked to correspond with her, and other news from home. Alice writes about news from home and weather.
Letter, 1862 December 8, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 December 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 Chantilly, Virginia. Oscar writes about the cold weather, details on leaves of absence from General Order No. 45, and more. He also encloses an attached list of Major General Sigel's staff with this letter.
Letter, 1862 November 30, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1862 November 30, 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. Catherine writes about attending the funeral of a woman who was killed in a train accident. She also writes about news from home.
Letter, 1862 November 30, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 November 30, 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 Chantilly, Virginia. Oscar writes about feeling the effects of a late night march, news about acquaintances, questions regarding money sent home, and more.
Combined Letters, 1862 November 9, C. Ladley And Mary [Catherine And Mary Ladley] To Oscar And Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley, Mary Ladley
Combined Letters, 1862 November 9, C. Ladley And Mary [Catherine And Mary Ladley] To Oscar And Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley, Mary Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his mother and sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about her feelings on his recent commission, how she hopes for an end to the war, and news about home. Mary writes about a benefit being held by the "soldier's aid society" and congratulates Oscar on receiving his commission.
Letter, 1862 November 9, Allie [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley
Letter, 1862 November 9, Allie [Alice Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Alice Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his sister in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Alice writes about neighbors and acquaintances from home.
Letter, 1862 November 2, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1862 November 2, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Oscar [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about her concern for Oscar having to sleep in "little Shelter [sic] tents," news about Don Carlos Buell being relieved of command, and news about home.
Combined Letters, 1862 November 1 And 2, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley
Combined Letters, 1862 November 1 And 2, Allie And Mary [Alice And Mary Ladley] To Brother [Oscar D. Ladley], Mary Ladley, Alice Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Two separate letters, written on the same page, to Oscar Ladley from his sisters. Mary writes about remembering spending an "Indian Summer" in Virginia, dressing up in Oscar's clothes to escort a friend home, and other news from home. Alice writes about realizing that though they are comfortable now, they "may come to want" because the war isn't over yet. Mary's letter was written on November 1st and Alice's letter was written on November 2nd.
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, 1862 October 16, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 October 16, 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 Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about the possibility of his regiment having more companies added to it. He also writes about the possibility of a commission and the status of other acquaintances from home including Channing White and Tom Wilmarth.
Letter, 1862 October 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 October 13, 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 to his mother and sisters from Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about the weather, Channing White's discharge, and more
Letter, 1862 October 1, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 October 1, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about needing to recuperate from marching, the possibility of Tom Wilmarth deserting, the opportunity for Channing White to be discharged, and more.
Letter, 1862 September 25, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 September 25, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from camp at Centerville, Virginia. Oscar writes about James Swope resigning, that he will send money home when he is paid, and more.
Letter, 1862 September 19, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 September 19, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter Oscar Ladley's mother and sisters from Camp Upton, Virginia. Oscar writes about seeing General Jesse L. Reno before the Second Battle of Bull Run, the status of Captain James Swope being asked to resign, and being able to see Washington D.C.
Letter, 1862 September 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 September 13, 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 in sight of Washington." Oscar writes about the status of his brigade, the status of other soldiers from home, and more. This letter has a stamped of General George B. McClellan in the upper left corner.
Letter, 1862 September 7, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 September 7, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar Ladley's mother from Upton Hill, Virginia. Oscar writes about his unit "acting as a kind of reserve corp" to be sent where they are needed, the status of other soldiers from home, and more.
Letter, 1862 September 7, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Letter, 1862 September 7, C. Ladley [Catherine Ladley] To Son [Oscar D. Ladley], Catherine Ladley
Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)
Letter to Oscar D. Ladley from his mother in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Catherine writes about being glad to have received a letter from Oscar after reading about his brigade fighting in battle. She also mentions that all the local men were marching to Cincinnati to confront a group of "Rebels" who had "whiped our army in Kentucky."
Letter, 1862 September 1, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 September 1, 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 Centerville, Virginia. In this letter Oscar writes about members of the regiment being wounded, directions on where to write to him, and more.
Letter, 1862 August 13, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 August 13, 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 near Culpepper, Virginia. Oscar writes about getting a recommendation for promotion from the captain of his regiment, marching from Sperryville to Culpepper, and other news from camp.
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, 1862 August 4, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 August 4, 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 near Sperryville, Virginia. In this letter Oscar writes about drills with his brigade and division, about attempting to get a commission, seeing his father's old home in Woodstock, and more.
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, 1862 July 27, Oscar D. Ladley To Mother And Sisters [Catherine, Mary, And Alice Ladley], Oscar D. Ladley
Letter, 1862 July 27, 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 Sperryville, Virginia. In this letter Oscar writes about the possibility of family friends helping him get a commission in a new regiment, meeting Aunt Eliza, and more.
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.