Vignette bust view of Thomas Patterson of Company B wearing a dark sack coat and small bowtie.

Image has good clarity and contrast. Paper and mount are good however there is some light surface dirt throughout.

Reverse has photographer’s imprint for J. P. BROOKS…BRISTOL, PA. At top is a strong period ink signature “YOURS TRULY THOS B. PATTERSON JR., BRISTOL, BUCKS CO. PENNA.”

Thomas B. Patterson Jr. resided in Philadelphia when he enlisted as a private in Company F, 17^th Pennsylvania Infantry for three months service on April 25, 1861. He was mustered out on August 2, 1861.

Patterson next enlisted on August 22, 1862 as a private in Company B, 15^th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was transferred to Company D and mustered out at Nashville on June 21, 1865.

The 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry was organized in October of 1862 and was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland. The regiment saw action at Stones River, Mossy Creek and several smaller skirmishes. During its service the regiment lost 128 officers and men killed, died wounds and disease plus others wounded.  [ad]

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