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Patrick, Linus Anthony, ca. 1843-1864. Letter, 6 December 1862. ALS, 2 pp.
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A resident of Logan County, Ohio, Lt. Linus Patrick of the 121st Ohio Infantry writes to his father on 6 December 1862 from Columbia, Ky. He expresses his hope that the box of clothing he requested has been sent and emphasizes his needs for boots, shirts, and tobacco. He reports that his unit is going into winter quarters. In a postscript he writes a neighbor, Bob Moore, and requests boots for his comrades Jo and Jack Moore. In another postscript to Bob Moore from Joseph Moore, he repeats the request for warm boots. He adds that his army footwear did not protect him from the cold. He also describes the "brush fence" defenses that circle the camp.