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Patrick, Linus Anthony, ca. 1843-1864. Letter, 5 June 1864. ALS, 1 p.
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Content
A resident of Logan County, Ohio, Lt. Linus Patrick of the 121st Ohio Infantry writes to his father on 5 June 1864 from "the field between Dallas and Marietta, Ga." He reports, "Everything is progressing favorably and the work goes bravely on," although, "everything is quiet this evening as the Rebels have fallen back from our front." He adds that his unit has been under fire for 28 days and it was "indeed pleasant to have a few hours of quietude and rest." He informs his father that he had received no letter from him since the Atlanta campaign began and he was "very anxious to hear" from him. He mentions hometown comrades and reports all were well. (Note: Patrick was killed in action on 27 June 1864.)