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Stephen at Miami University

On February 14, 1862, Stephen Patterson wrote his mother from Miami University at Oxford, Ohio.  The letter is short, thanking his mother for the pants she sent and expressed the desire to live more cheaply than the fall session as … Continue reading

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Robert Receives News from Home

On November 8, 1861, Jefferson Patterson wrote his son, Robert, a letter where he comments on local election results and a variety of military events.  The letter is very revealing as to his views of the South (“Mr. Secesh & Co.”).  Jefferson, himself, … Continue reading

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