Monthly Archives: February 2012

Cold and Snow

Posted on February 16, 2012 by john

On February 16, 1862, William wrote a short letter to his mother from Camp Wood, Kentucky.  In the letter he reports that they only traveled 16 miles before they were ordered to return to camp.  He also notes that the … Continue reading →

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Fort Henry Captured

Posted on February 16, 2012 by john

On February 16, 1862, the Army of Ohio, while camped at Upton Station, Kentucky, received news that General Grant’s army had captured Fort Henry.  No longer needed, the Army of Ohio returned to Camp Wood, Kentucky.

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Stephen at Miami University

Posted on February 14, 2012 by john

On February 14, 1862, Stephen Patterson wrote his mother from Miami University at Oxford, Ohio.  The letter is short, thanking his mother for the pants she sent and expressed the desire to live more cheaply than the fall session as … Continue reading →

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