Monthly Archives: April 2011

William L. Patterson

Posted on April 16, 2011 by lynda

April 16, 1861 William L. Patterson was mustered into the 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Co. C (Dayton Light Guards) on April 16, 1861 for a 3-month enlistment.  He was 22 years old.  His rank was 1st Sergeant. The 1st OVI … Continue reading →

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“The work of blood shed has commenced…”

Posted on April 13, 2011 by lynda

April 13, 1861 – Letter: William L Patterson to Robert Patterson from Cincinnati, OH Note especially the closing line of the letter: The work of blood shed has commenced the end no man knoweth – Transcript of Letter dated April … Continue reading →

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The Patterson Family

Posted on April 6, 2011 by lynda

April 2011 marks the beginning of the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War.  As we join other institutions nationwide in commemorating this anniversary, we will be posting materials from many of our Civil War era collections.  … Continue reading →

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