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Robert Still at Sperryville

Posted on August 2, 2012 by john

On August 2, 1862, the 61st OVI, which is part of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division of the I Corps, is still located at Sperryville, Virginia.  In his letter, Robert tells his father that they are waiting at Sperryville for … Continue reading →

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“They are Wooden Heads”

Posted on July 24, 2012 by john

Sick, hungry, and fed up with Army politics pretty much describes Robert Patterson’s letter to his father on July 24, 1862.  First, Robert tells his father that he has been sick since his last letter.  Second, he notes that heavy … Continue reading →

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Lilly Writes Aunt Julia

Posted on July 20, 2012 by john

On July 20, 1862, a niece of Julia Patterson, Lilly, wrote from Paducah, Kentucky.  The letter is a “newsy” one describing the weather, her visit to Cincinnati and Louisville, and rumors of Confederate cavalry attacking Paducah.  (Transcript of Lilly letter, … Continue reading →

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