Item Identifier Number
ms236_1_14_15
Creation Date
8-2-1862
Collection
MS-236: Patterson Family Papers
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | History | Military History | United States History
Keywords
ms236_1_14_15; Patterson, Robert, 1833-1901; Patterson, Jefferson, 1801-1863; Civil War; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Letters
Description
Robert Patterson writes to his father Jefferson on August 2, 1862 from Army headquarters in Sperryville. Robert expresses dissatisfaction with his regiment and tells his father he has mailed a letter of recommendation given him and hopes to receive an appointment in another regiment. He also mentions a letter published in the Cincinnati Gazette which made disparaging remarks about the Union soldiers.
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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
