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William and the 1st OVI
In May 1863, the 1st OVI, now part of the Second Division of the Twentieth Army Corps, is located outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in winter camp. They would remain in this location the Union Army of the Cumberland, until June 24. On May … Continue reading
Aunt Rachel Writes William
On April 5, 1863, Rachel Reynolds, William Patterson’s aunt, wrote William about the death of his father, Jefferson Patterson and his sister, Kate. In the letter, Rachel expresses her sympathy and that she was pleased to hear that William was given 20 … Continue reading
Robert and William Patterson
As March 1863 begins, Robert H. Patterson, with the 61st OVI, and William Patterson, with the 1st OVI, are both in winter camp. Robert is located at Stafford Court House, Virginia, with the Army of the Potomac, and will be in winter … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War, Patterson Family, SC&A
Tagged 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 1st OVI, 61st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 61st OVI, Civil War, family history, history, manuscripts, MS-236, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, OVI, Patterson brothers, Patterson family, Robert Patterson, William Patterson
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