Tag Archives: John H. Patterson

“The court decision in John H. Patterson’s case was announced…”

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Lisa Rickey

On March 13, 1915, Bishop Milton Wright wrote in his diary: The court decision in John H. Patterson’s case was announced. To have a new trial. Orville, Kath., & Knabenshue went to the depot to see Patterson come in. There … Continue reading →






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Last Letter from John Patterson

Posted on August 9, 2014 by john

On August 9, 1864, John H. Patterson wrote a letter to his brother Stephen.  The letter indicates that passes are no longer being issued, possibly because their 100-day tour is about to end.  However, they still go on patrol. A … Continue reading →






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John Patterson News

Posted on July 26, 2014 by john

On July 26, 1864, John H. Patterson wrote a letter to his mother reporting on recent events including a trip to see a captured  Confederate Cigar Steamer, fishing for crabs, and recent reports of Confederate forces near Harpers Ferry. The Confederate Cigar … Continue reading →






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