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Patrick, Linus Anthony, ca. 1843-1864. Letters, 1862-1864. 14 items.
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Content
In a series of letters to his father, Lt. Linus Patrick of the 121st Ohio Infantry describes the military operations of his unit from the aftermath of the battle of Perryville, Ky. in 1862 to the Union drive on Atlanta, Ga. in 1864. He pens an account of the action at Franklin, Tenn. on 10 April 1863 and refers to scouting activities in the vicinity prior to the Union advance against Chattanooga. In addition to sending news about comrades to his friends and neighbors back home, Patrick frequently denounces Northern Copperheads. He also expresses his pride in the fighting qualities of western troops as well as his confidence in his army commander, "Old Rosey", Gen. William S. Rosecrans.