The Patterson Family Papers are an eclectic collection of financial and business records, family correspondence, scrapbooks, 19th-Century newspapers, family histories, and photographs which document three generations of Patterson and Johnston Family personal and business matters.
Of particular interest are letters to Julia Johnston Patterson from four of her sons who served in the Union Army during the Civil War. These letters have been digitized, transcribed and made available electronically in CORE Scholar.
For more information on this collection, please visit Wright State University Special Collections and Archives.
For additional materials related to the Civil War, please view our Civil War series which collects materials from all series during that period.
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Letter to Julia Patterson dated November 22, 1865
D. Johnson
This letter was written by D. Johnson to Julia Patterson dated November 22, 1865. The writer discusses a letter they received from Mrs. Patterson regarding the sale of some of her property near Van Wert.
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Letter to Julia Patterson from Mary Johnston dated August 19, 1865
Mary L. Johnston
This letter was written from Mary L. Johnston to her sister Julia Patterson on August 19, 1865. The sister writes that she will be coming to visit soon due to Willie Johnston's poor health.
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Letter to Julia Patterson from her sister Elizabeth Jones dated June 25, 1865
Elizabeth Jones
This letter was sent to Julia Patterson from her sister Elizabeth Jones, dated June 25, 1865. In the letter she writes of daily life and family news.
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Letter to Julia Patterson from her nephew Frank Jones on November 30, 1865
Frank J. Jones
Frank Jones wrote this letter to his aunt Julia Patterson on November 30, 1865. The letter is damaged and difficult to read but discusses family affairs and daily life.
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Letter from Stephen Patterson to his brother John written June 29, 1865
Stephen Patterson
This letter was written from Stephen Patterson to his brother John, dated June 29, 1865. In the letter Stephen writes from Burning Springs, West Virginia, and talks about his employment with the Old Burning Spring Richey Company and Standing Stone Oil Company, and about working in the oil business in general.
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Letter from William Patterson to his brother Stephen, dated January 26, 1865
William Patterson
This letter was written by William Patterson to his brother Stephen on January 26, 1865. In the letter he says he will not be able to loan Stephen the money he requests.
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Letter to William Patterson from his friend, William McMullen, dated January 30, 1865
William Patterson
This letter was written to William Patterson from a friend, William McMullen, on January 30, 1865. In the letter the friend discusses the whereabouts of mutual acquaintances from the war.
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Letter to Julia Patterson from Rachel Reynolds, dated September 20, 1865
Rachel Reynolds
This letter was sent to Julia Patterson from Rachel Reynolds on September 20, 1865. The letter contains news of family and daily life.
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Letter to a Captain in the United States Army regarding the duty of soldier on July 11, 1865
Zachary W. Smith
This letter was sent to Captain Robert Patterson from Zachary Smith on July 11, 1865. The letter discusses the enlistment of a soldier and the need to identify the soldier for discharge.
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Letter to Robert Patterson from a friend dated November 9, 1865
Unknown
This letter was written to Robert Patterson from a friend on November 9, 1865. In the letter the friend inquires about a letter sent to Stephen Patterson.
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Letter to John Patterson from his uncle William, dated November 25, 1865
William
This letter was written to John H. Patterson from his uncle William, dated November 25, 1865. In the letter he talks about a purchase of cattle and expresses concern for the health of John's brother William.
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Letter to William Patterson from his cousin, Charley A. Brown, dated August 14, 1864
Charley A. Brown
This letter was written to William Patterson by his younger cousin Charley A. Brown, on August 14, 1864. In the letter the boy describes hunting for fish and game.
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Letter to Stephen Patterson from a friend, Harrison, on April 22, 1864
Harrison
This letter was written to Stephen Patterson by a friend, Harrison, on April 22, 1864. The friend is talking about personal affairs and how Stephen can help him.
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Letter to Stephen Patterson from a friend, Harrison, on April 25, 1864
Harrison
This letter was written to Stephen Patterson by a friend, Harrison, on April 25, 1864. The friend is inquiring about vacancies in the Lowe's regiment.
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Letter to Stephen Patterson from a friend, Jim, dated May 25, 1864
Jim
Letter to Stephen Patterson from a friend, Jim, dated May 25, 1864. In the letter the friend talks about mutual acquaintances and his social life in New York.
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Letter to Julia Patterson from M.L. (Mary) Johnston dated May 25, 1864
Mary L. Johnston
This letter was sent to Julia Patterson from M.L. (Mary) Johnston dated May 25, 1864. In the letter, Mary discusses family and mutual acquaintances and invites Julia to visit.
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Letter to Julia Patterson from Elizabeth Jones dated July 1, 1864
Elizabeth Jones
This letter was written to Julia Patterson from Elizabeth Jones on July 1, 1864 and confirms a visit Julia will be making to her.
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Letter to Julia Patterson from Elizabeth Jones dated May 20, 1864
Elizabeth Jones
This letter was sent to Julia Patterson from Elizabeth Jones dated May 20, 1864. In the letter, she writes of family news and daily life.
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Letter to Stephen Patterson from George Jones from 1864
George Jones
This brief note was sent to Stephen Patterson from George Jones. In the note he inquires about a mutual acquaintance.
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Letter to Julia Patterson from L.N. Jones dated May 17, 1864
L. N. Jones
This letter was sent to Julia Patterson from L.N. Jones. The acquaintance talks about a visitor to the Patterson home.
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Letter to Stephen Patterson from J.J. Kirse, dated June 13, 1864
J. J. Kirse
This letter was written to Stephen Patterson by an acquaintance, J.J. Kirse, on June 13, 1864. In the letter the friend discusses recent social events and invites Stephen to visit.
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Letter to William Patterson from a friend, Barrett Langdon, dated December 15, 1864
Barrett Langdon
This letter was written to William Patterson from a friend, Barrett Langdon, on December 15, 1864. The friend inquires about a package he expected to receive and asks for news of mutual acquaintances.
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Letter from John H. Patterson to his mother Julia dated June 1, 1864
John H. Patterson
Letter from John H. Patterson to his mother Julia dated June 1, 1864. In the letter John describes a recent visit to Baltimore from his post at Fort Worthington. He describes various sights in Baltimore, including Federal Hill and Druid Hill Park.
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Letter from John H. Patterson to his mother Julia on June 28, 1864
John H. Patterson
This brief letter was written by Robert Patterson to his mother Julia on June 28, 1864. In the letter he thanks her for sending money and says he is happy with the work he is doing in the Quarter Master's department at Fort Marshall.
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Letter from John Patterson to his brother Stephen on August 9, 1864
John H. Patterson
John Patterson wrote this letter to his brother Stephen on August 9, 1864. In the letter he tells his brother about an incident that occurred as he was escorting a prisoner.
