Newberry Library - Letter, Patterson, Henry. To “dear loved ones at home” (soldier’s life, plans for after the war), Springfield, MO, Henry Patterson and James Patterson papers, approximately 1862

Letter, Patterson, Henry. To “dear loved ones at home” (soldier’s life, plans for after the war), Springfield, MO, Henry Patterson and James Patterson papers, approximately 1862

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Open book Letter, Patterson, Henry. To "dear loved ones at home" (soldier’s life, plans for after the war), Springfield, MO, Henry Patterson and James Patterson papers, approximately 1862

Title Letter, Patterson, Henry. To “dear loved ones at home” (soldier’s life, plans for after the war), Springfield, MO, Henry Patterson and James Patterson papers, approximately 1862

Creator Patterson, Henry, 1843-

Date approximately 1862

Place Arkansas, United States

Language English

Subjects Brothers and sisters, Pea Ridge, Battle of, Ark., 1862, Prairie Grove, Battle of, Ark., 1862, United States, Wilson's Creek, Battle of, Mo., 1861, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Description Correspondence of brothers Henry Patterson and James Patterson, both privates in the 19th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company I, during the Civil War. Also includes muster rolls for Henry and his brother James as well as James’ death certificate.

User-Contributed Transcription [upside down writing begin] direct Springfield yet [upside down writing end]vertical writing begin] write [love?] [vertical writing end]Thursday morning I'm glad to say that [Hen?] is a goodeel better this morning. He says he don't want to write much so I'll let him fill this up My love to you all Jas Patterson esq N BDear ones at homeI have just finished sewing the lining in my over coat sleeve & just as I commenced writing there was a letter brought to me from Arnold & Lizzie they are well and said they were coming down to your house the next Saturday. I expect they have been there before this time Just had dinner of apple dumplings all that was lacking was the milk. the comforts of home cannot be Appreciated until one leaves them for the hardships of a soldier's life I expect to enjoy them more when I get back than I did beforeMy love to you allHenry Patterson

Archival Collection Title Henry Patterson and James Patterson papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Patterson Box 1 Folder 1

BibID 991836188805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Filename 991836188805867_midwest_ms_patterson_box_01_fl_001_002.tif

Unique Identifier NL1Z3WX

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