Letter from Lib Ewing to Mack Ewing and D.C. Cherington dated November 6, 1864 through November 8, 1864. In this letter, she tells of family news, the upcoming Presidential election, and Copperheads.
Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Cherington, Dewitt Clinton; Dewitt Clinton Cherington; Presidential Election of 1864; Copperhead Movement; Lib Ewing; Ewing,...
Discharge certificate of James D. Elderkin dated August 7, 1861.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; discharge;
Pension Certificate of James D. Elderkin dated January 26, 1893.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; pension
Reenlistment Certificate for James D. Elderkin dated August 12, 1862.
American Civil War; James D. Elderkin; Elderkin, James D.; 1st Michigan Infantry; First Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry; band; discharge; reenlistment
Letter from Emory Crane to his brother and sister dated January 30, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his health, visiting family, "Camp Michigan", and family news.
American Civil War; John Emory Crane; Crane, John Emory; First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry; Annapolis (Md.); health; camp; Camp Michigan (Annapolis, Md.);
Letter from Emory Crane to his father, William Crane, dated April 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's health (including his father's visit to the "Indian doctor"), religion, the movements of his regiment, and visiting friends.
American Civil War; John Emory Crane; Crane, John Emory; First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry; Camp Hamilton (Va.); Hampton (Va.); health; illness; religion; Native Americans; Indian doctor; regimental history;
Letter from Hattie Crane to her in-laws dated September 17, 1862. In this letter, she discusses Emory Crane's health (including his bout with Typhoid Fever).
American Civil War; Harriett (Heyward) Crane; Crane, Harriett (Heyward); Hattie Crane; Crane, Hattie; William Crane; Crane, William; John Emory Crane; Crane, John Emory; First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry; Hampton (Va.); Chesapeake...
Portrait of Clement A. Lounsberry, post war, c.1900. Enlisted in company I, First Infantry, April 22, 1861, at Marshall, for 3 months, age 18. Mustered May 1, 1861. Wounded and taken prisoner, July 21, 1861. Exchanged. Discharged at Detroit,...
Lounsberry, Clement A.;Clement A. Lounsberry; American Civil War; First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; United States. Army. Corps, 9th (1862-1865). Division, 1st.; Second Brigade,...
Portrait of James H. Wheaton, 1861-1865. Chelsea. Enlisted in company F, First Infantry, as Sergeant, Aug. 19, 1861, at Chelsea, for 3 years, age 22. First Sergeant. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, company E, July 14, 1862. Mustered July 14,...
Wheaton, James H. ;James H. Wheaton; American Civil War ; ; noncommissioned officer ; ; First Michigan Infantry ;1st Michigan Infantry; sergeant ; first sergeant ; second lieutenant ; first lieutenant ; captain ; Chelsea (Mich.) ; Manassas (Va.)...
Portrait of Francis M. Bishop, or Marion F., 1861-1865. Marquette. Enlisted in company I, First Infantry, as Corporal, July 27, 1861, at Marquette, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered July 31, 1861. Sergeant Major July 17, 1862. Commissioned Second...
Bishop, Francis Marion; Francis Marion Bishop; American Civil War ; First Michigan Infantry ; 1st Michigan Infantry; Veteran Reserve Corps ; Second United States Volunteers;2nd United States Volunteers; Marquette (Mich.); Fredericksburg, Battle...
Portrait of Clement A. Lounsberry 1861-1864. Enlisted in company I, First Infantry, April 22, 1861, at Marshall, for 3 months, age 18. Mustered May 1, 1861. Wounded and taken prisoner, July 21, 1861. Exchanged. Discharged at Detroit, Mich., July...
Lounsberry, Clement A.;Clement A. Lounsberry; American Civil War; First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; United States. Army. Corps, 9th (1862-1865). Division, 1st.; Second Brigade,...
Portrait of Clement A. Lounsberry, 1861-1864. Enlisted in company I, First Infantry, April 22, 1861, at Marshall, for 3 months, age 18. Mustered May 1, 1861. Wounded and taken prisoner, July 21, 1861. Exchanged. Discharged at Detroit, Mich., July...
Lounsberry, Clement A.;Clement A. Lounsberry; American Civil War; First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; United States. Army. Corps, 9th (1862-1865). Division, 1st.; Second Brigade,...
Portrait of William H. Withington, 1861-1865. Entered service in company B, First Infantry, as Captain, April 29, 1861, at Jackson, for 3 months, age 26. Commissioned May 1, 1861. Mustered May 1, 1861. Wounded and taken prisoner at Bull Run,...
Withington, William H. ;William H. Withington; American Civil War ; ; ; First Michigan Infantry ;1st Michigan Infantry; Seventeenth Michigan Infantry ;17th Michigan Infantry; Ninth Army Corps ;9th Army Corps; U.S. Volunteers ; captain ; colonel ;...
Birds-eye photograph of the First Michigan Infantry soldiers lined up for a ceremony in which the Ladies & Citizens of Detroit presented them with a flag. Date is May, 1861.
American Civil War; Soldiers; First Michigan Infantry;1st Michigan Infantry; Military parades & ceremonies; Streets; Detroit (Mich.)
Photograph of the First Michigan Infantry soldiers lined up in a plaza to recieve "a stand of colors" by the Ladies of Detroit. Photographer is J. J. Bardwell. One copy of this photo lists the location as City Hall, while the other says Campus...
American Civil War; Soldiers; First Michigan Infantry;1st Michigan Infantry; Military parades & ceremonies; Crowds; Plazas; Buildings; Detroit (Mich.)
Photograph of First Michigan Infantry soldiers posing in front of a partially-underground building, Sally Port and guard house, at Fort Wayne. Some soldiers posing with bayonets. Photographer is noted as J. J. Bardwell of Detroit, and date is May...
American Civil War; Soldiers; First Michigan Infantry;1st Michigan Infantry; Forts & fortifications; Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.)
Photograph of a crowd gathered for the first return of the First Michigan Infantry after three months, on August 2, 1861. A portrait of George Washington is hanging over some flags as women look out from the balcony. Lewis Cass spoke at this event.
First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Detroit (Mich.); political pageantry; crowds
Photograph of railroad yard with returning veterans of the First Michigan Infantry at the Detroit & Milwaukee station on Brush Street, August 2, 1861. Many people are watching from rooves. Photograph by J. J. Bardwell.
American Civil War; First Michigan Infantry;1st Michigan Infantry; Crowds; Homecomings; Railroad shops & yards; Railroad stations
Portrait of Charles W. Carrick, 1861-1865. (Veteran), Calhoun County. Enlisted in Company E, First Infantry, July 27, 1861, at Coldwater, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Sept. 14, 1861. Re-enlisted as First Sergeant, Feb. 17, 1864. Mustered Feb....
Carrick, Charles W.;Charles W. Carrick; American Civil War ; First Michigan Infantry ; 1st Michigan Infantry; United States Volunteers ;Calhoun County (Mich.) ; Coldwater (Mich.) ; Jeffersonville (Ind.) ; Wilderness, Battle of the, Va., 1864 ;...
Photograph of a sketch from Harper's Weekly, with the caption "Company of secession cavalry surrendering to Colonel Wilcox, of the 1st Michigan Regiment, in front of the slave-pen at Alexandria, Virginia". Drawing shows soldiers lined up and two...
American Civil War; Surrenders; Soldiers; First Michigan Infantry;1st Michigan Infantry; Alexandria (Virg.); Sketches