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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Stephen Ready to Move
On June 16, 1862, Stephen wrote his mother another letter indicating that his regiment had not left Camp Chase. In the letter, he talks about his preparations for departure and where to send his mail. He also comments that from … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Patterson Family, SC&A
Tagged 86th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 86th OVI, Civil War, family history, history, manuscripts, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, Stephen Patterson
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Stephen Writes from Camp Chase
On June 15, 1862, Private Stephen Patterson wrote his mother a short letter. In the letter he reports that his regiment is getting ready to move and he is sending home clothes he will not need. (Transcript of Stephen letter, … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Patterson Family, SC&A
Tagged 86th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 86th OVI, Civil War, family history, history, manuscripts, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, Stephen Patterson
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Flag Day and Army Birthday
Happy 235 birthday to the American Flag and happy 237 birthday to the U.S. Army. Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 of each year. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, in 1777. The United … Continue reading
Posted in DDN and Dayton
Tagged America, Army Birthday, Flag Day, Old Glory, US Army, USA
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