Tag Archives: 11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

First Action

Posted on June 17, 2011 by john

William L. Patterson and the 1st OVI arrived in Washington, D. C. on May 29, 1861.  On June 17, 1861 the 1st OVI was sent by train to Vienna, Virginia.  When they were rounding a curve, about a quarter mile … Continue reading →

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“Intolerable food”

Posted on April 28, 2011 by john

April 28, 1861 – Letter:  Robert Patterson to his mother, Julia Patterson, from Camp Jackson, Ohio  (“Transcript of April 28, 1861 Letter”)

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Robert Patterson

Posted on April 26, 2011 by john

Robert Patterson, the oldest of the Patterson boys, was mustered into the 11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company G, in the rank of 2nd Lientenant for a 3-month enlistment in the rank on April 26, 1861.  He was 25 years old.  The 11th … Continue reading →

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