Monthly Archives: December 2011

Robert receives news from home

Posted on December 24, 2011 by john

On December 24, 1861, Jefferson Patterson wrote his son Robert a letter in response to the December 15 letter he received from Robert.  In the letter he comments on some of the news of the day and provides advice on how … Continue reading →

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Orville Wright

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Bill McIntire

Dayton’s most famous sons are undoubtedly the Wright Brothers; Orville and Wilbur. The two brothers are credited with inventing and building the world’s first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight. This December marks … Continue reading →

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Robert Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant

Posted on December 21, 2011 by john

On December 21, 1861, Robert sent a letter to his father from Rolla, Missouri.  In the letter he reported another bout of sickness, promotion to 2nd Lieutenant, and personnel changes in his regiment.  (Transcript of Robert’s letter to his father, December 21, … Continue reading →

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