Monthly Archives: July 2014

1st OVI Mustering Out

Posted on July 22, 2014 by john

Beginning in mid-to-late July, the 1st OVI was ordered to the rear to begin being mustered out due to expiration of term of service (3 years).  The regiment was mustered out by company with the first companies mustered out on August 1, … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Peachtree Creek

Posted on July 20, 2014 by john

On July 17, 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood replaced General Joseph Johnston as commander of the Army of the Tennessee.  This change in command signaled a new Confederate strategy to stop Sherman’s Atlanta campaign.  Instead of using a series of … Continue reading →

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John Patterson Tours Washington, D.C.

Posted on July 19, 2014 by john

On or about July 19, 1864, John H. Patterson wrote a short letter to his mother providing her an update on his activities since his last letter. In this letter, John writes about being a guard/escort for Union stragglers.  He … Continue reading →

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