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MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Potter-Cole Meeting Newspaper Clipping
Newspaper clipping relating a story of Henry A. Potter's meeting with Walter S. Cole.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; veteran; Walter S. Cole; Cole, Walter S.
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MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Lyrics to "Going Home"
Poem by Seth N. Beden dated June 1, 1865. In this poem, Beden triumphs the 4th Michigan Cavalry for their part in the Civil War. He also discusses slavery and the soldiers who lost their lives during the Rebellion.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Beden, Seth N; Seth N. Beden; "Going Home"; poems;
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MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Henry Albert Potter Potter Discharge Certificate
Discharge Certificate of Henry Albert Potter dated May 29, 1863.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Henry Albert Potter Discharge Certificate
Discharge papers of Henry Albert Potter dated August 16, 1864. He was discharged to accept the promotion of captain.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; discharge; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Henry Albert Potter Discharge Certificate
Discharge Certificate of Henry Albert Potter dated March 28, 1863. He was discharged to accept the promotion of Second Lieutenant.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Second Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; discharge; promotion
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Henry Albert Potter Discharge Certificate
Discharge Certificate of Henry Albert Potter dated April 9, 1863. He was discharged to accept the promotion of First Lieutenant.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; First Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; discharge; promotion
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Capture of Jefferson Davis Newspaper Clipping
Newspaper clipping, re: the capture of Jefferson Davis.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Jefferson F. Davis; Davis, Jefferson F.;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Capture of Jefferson Davis Newspaper Clipping
Newspaper clipping, re: the capture of Jefferson Davis.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Jefferson F. Davis; Davis, Jefferson F.;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1902-02-27 Letter from A.C. Brundage
Letter from A.C. Brundage to Henry Albert Potter dated February 27, 1902. In this letter, he discusses Potter joining the New York Soldiers and Sailors Home.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; New York Soldiers and Sailors Home; veteran;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1892-07-09 Letter from J.N. Patterson
Letter regarding Henry Albert Potter's pension.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; pension; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1890-07-17 Letter from Jacob Bedtelyon
Letter from Jacob Bedtelyon dated July 17, 1890. In this letter, he discusses Potter's application for a pension and his illness in 1864.
American Civil War; Jacob Bedtelyon; Bedtelyon, Jacob; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; pension; illness
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MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1890-02-26 Pension Correspondence
Letter regarding Henry Albert Potter's rank and pension.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; pension; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1889-09-12 Letter from F.C. Ainsworth
Letter regarding Henry Albert Potter's rank and pension.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; pension; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865-05-26 Letter from Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated May 26, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his impending march to Chattanooga and his discharge.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; Sophia Potter; Potter, Sophia; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Atlanta (Ga.); Captain; Commissioned Officer; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865-05-19 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated May 19, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the capture of Jefferson Davis, finances, and Reconstruction.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Macon (Ga.); Captain; Commissioned Officer; Jefferson F. Davis; Davis, Jefferson F.; finances;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865-05-17 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister, Amelia Potter, dated May 17, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the capture of Jefferson Davis.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Amelia Potter; Potter, Amelia; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Macon (Ga.); Captain; Commissioned Officer; Jefferson F. Davis; Davis, Jefferson F.;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865-04-23 General Orders No 15
General Orders No. 15 dated April 23, 1865. Eli Long, Brigadier General, says farewell to his troupes.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865-04-07 Special Orders No 16
Special Field Orders #16 dated April 7, 1865. These orders commend the cavalry for their role in the Alabama campaigns.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; orders; Special Field Orders;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865-02-08 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to "John" dated February 8, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Gravelly Springs (Ala.); Captain; Commissioned Officer; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865-01-15 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and visiting the battlefield of Franklin.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Columbia (Tenn.); Captain; Commissioned Officer; regimental history; Battle of Franklin; Franklin, Battle of, Franklin, Tenn., 1864
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