Item Identifier Number
ms236_1_16_43
Creation Date
5-21-1864
Collection
MS-236: Patterson Family Papers
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | History | Military History | United States History
Keywords
ms236_1_16_43; Patterson, Robert, 1833-1901; Patterson, Julia Johnston, 1811-1897; Civil War; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Atlanta Campaign, 1864; Sherman's March to the Sea
Description
This letter was written from Robert Patterson to his mother Julia on May 21, 1864. He describes the hardships of marching and the challenges of fighting in Georgia. He shares his thoughts on the local citizens' attitudes and responses to their presence, and says he believes the "days of the Southern confederacy are numbered."
Permissions
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Publisher Repository
Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Digital Services Department; Wright State University Libraries
Document Type
Book
Digitization Specifications
Epson Expression 10000 XL
