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Sick in Rolla, Missouri
On December 15, 1861, Robert wrote his father from a camp in Rolla, Missouri. In the letter, Robert writes about being extremely sick — almost to the point of death, as well as commenting on regimental politics. (Transcript of Robert’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Benton Cadets, Benton Cadets Independent Company of Infantry, Civil War, family history, history, illness, manuscripts, Missouri Infantry, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, politics, Robert Patterson, Rolla
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P.S. from Rolla
Among the letters of Robert Patterson is a P.S. that is not attached to any letter. It was written on November 25, 1861 at Rolla Missouri. In the P.S., Robert observes that he “cant for life of me see what … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Patterson Family, SC&A
Tagged Benton Cadets, Benton Cadets Independent Company of Infantry, Civil War, family history, history, manuscripts, Missouri Infantry, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, Robert Patterson
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Robert Receives News from Home
On November 8, 1861, Jefferson Patterson wrote his son, Robert, a letter where he comments on local election results and a variety of military events. The letter is very revealing as to his views of the South (“Mr. Secesh & Co.”). Jefferson, himself, … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Patterson Family, SC&A
Tagged 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 1st OVI, Benton Cadets, Benton Cadets Independent Company of Infantry, Civil War, elections, family history, First Ohio Volunteer Infantry, history, Jefferson Patterson, manuscripts, Missouri Infantry, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, politics, Robert Patterson, Stephen Patterson
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