Tag Archives: William Patterson

The Battle of Resaca, May 13-15, 1864

Posted on May 13, 2014 by john

Beginning on May 7, 1864, the Union army tried to dislodge Confederate positions on Rocky Face Ridge, just outside Dalton, Georgia, with little success.  On May 9, 1864, Union General William T. Sherman sent General McPherson and the Army of … Continue reading →

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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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