The First Michigan was the first regiment raised in Michigan after President Abraham Lincoln called for volunteers. On 21 July, the regiment fought at Bull Run, near Manassas, Virginia. In the resounding defeat for the Union, this flag was...
American Civil War; battle flags; First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry
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
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...
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;
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
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
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;
This volume follows the First Michigan Infantry regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry
This volume follows the First Michigan Infantry regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry
This volume follows the First Michigan Infantry regiment. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; First Michigan Infantry; 1st Michigan Infantry