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Patterson, Joab N., 1835-1923 to George A. Bruce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04272 Author/Creator: Patterson, Joab N., 1835-1923 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 October 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 24.9 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Possibly written in Virginia. Lieutenant Colonel Patterson of the 2nd Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteers, writes to Bruce (possibly George Anson Bruce) from Headquarters of the 3rd Brigade. 1st Division, 18th Corps, from the field. Four pages including an inserted note attached to page two, unsigned and written in pencil. Reports the movement of his Brigade, and operations 26-29 October. Mentions the Williamsburg Road, White's Tavern, and Charles City Road.

Patterson, Joab Nelson, 1835-1923
Bruce, George Anson, 1840-

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