Newberry Library - Letter, Patterson, James. To mother and sisters (mail, health, camp location and conditions, sabbath), Siegle Springs, MO, Henry Patterson and James Patterson papers, Sept. 14, 1862

Letter, Patterson, James. To mother and sisters (mail, health, camp location and conditions, sabbath), Siegle Springs, MO, Henry Patterson and James Patterson papers, Sept. 14, 1862

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Open book Letter, Patterson, James. To mother and sisters (mail, health, camp location and conditions, sabbath), Siegle Springs, MO, Henry Patterson and James Patterson papers, Sept. 14, 1862

Title Letter, Patterson, James. To mother and sisters (mail, health, camp location and conditions, sabbath), Siegle Springs, MO, Henry Patterson and James Patterson papers, Sept. 14, 1862

Creator Patterson, Henry, 1843-

Date Sept. 14, 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 Dear, M. and D'sHen is writing and I believe I will try andwrite some too, I tell youI was somewhat disappointed this morning when the mail was cauled off, and I reed noletter. It seems a long timesince we heared from home.I want you to be punctual in writing, are gettingdown in Dixie shure. I am as hearty as you pleaseand agree camp life agree'swith me firstrate.We are encamped now in a little field of three or four acres on a beautiful stream

Archival Collection Title Henry Patterson and James Patterson papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Patterson Box 1 Folder 4

BibID 991836188805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Filename 991836188805867_midwest_ms_patterson_box_01_fl_004_001.tif

Unique Identifier NL1Z3X1

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