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Robert Writes from Sperryville

Posted on July 16, 2012 by john

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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Where is William Patterson? Part II

Posted on July 14, 2012 by john

The 1st OVI arrived at Boiling Fork, Tennessee on July 7, 1862.  On July 14, the regiment traveled by rail car to Tullahoma, Tennessee to repel an anticipated attack against that city.   When no attack appeared, the regiment returned to … Continue reading →

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Where is William Patterson?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by john

After William’s letter on April 10, 1862, reporting the Battle of Shiloh, there are no letters from William in the Patterson Family Collection for the remainder of 1862.  In fact, the next surviving letter in the collection is May 6, 1863.  However, … Continue reading →

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