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Robert Writes from Sperryville

On July 16, 1862, Robert Patterson wrote his father from Sperryville, Virginia.  In his letter he notes that the extreme heat, and lack of water, has caused two soldiers to die of sunstroke.  He also comments on the army, who is … Continue reading

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