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Daily Archives: July 16, 2012
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
Posted in Civil War, Patterson Family, SC&A
Tagged 61st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 61st OVI, Civil War, family history, history, manuscripts, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, Robert Patterson
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