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Tag Archives: William Patterson
Mustered Out
On September 24, 1864, Captain William Patterson was mustered out of the 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This was almost two weeks earlier than the October 7, 1864, date he originally projected. He served with 1st OVI from April 16, 1861, beginning … Continue reading
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“Bad News” from William
In this August 26, 1864, William Patterson writes his mother that he has “a little rather bad news.” His unit has just received orders from Washington, D.C. that no more officers will be mustered out of service. He notes that half … Continue reading
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Camp Whiteside, Tennessee
On August 15, 1864, William Patterson rejoined the 1st OVI at Camp Whiteside, Tennessee — just outside Chattanooga. In this August 20, 1864 letter to his mother, William reports that five companies have been mustered out, a sixth one will … Continue reading
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