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It’s 1864 — Where is William Patterson?

Posted on May 8, 2014 by john

The last letter from William Patterson was on December 6, 1863, written at Mission Ridge, Tennessee, after the battle of Missionary Ridge.  Since then, the 1st OVI went into winter camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee.  On May 4, 1864, the 1st joined  General … Continue reading →

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The Patterson Brothers — a Recap

Posted on May 7, 2014 by john

The last reported location of the Patterson Brothers (Robert and William) in December 1863 was as the Union army in the western theater was going into winter quarters in and around Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The Union army remained in winter quarters … Continue reading →

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William at Chattanooga

Posted on December 9, 2013 by john

Two days after his previous letter, dated December 6, 1863, William wrote his mother another letter from Chattanooga on December 8.  This is a longer letter that discusses a variety of news items, including receiving clothes she sent him per … Continue reading →

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