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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-05-11 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 11, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes Grant's army victories, camp celebrations, and African American soldiers.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; camp life; African American Soldiers; Grant, Ulysses S.; American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Nancy...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-100: Civil War diary of Cornelius Byington
1864-01 D.B.H. Description of Corenlius Byington's service
Description of service by D.B.H. He tells of Cornelius Byington's service in the 2nd Michigan Infantry;
American Civil War; Cornelius Byington; Byington, Cornelius; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Commissioned Officer; major; death; wound; amputation; Union Prisoners of War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-100: Civil War diary of Cornelius Byington
1863 Diary of Cornelius Byington
1863 Civil War Diary of Cornelius Byington. In the diary, he describes the status of his regiment, the siege of Vicksburg, and burning railroads and homes (July 18, 1863).
American Civil War; Cornelius Byington; Byington, Cornelius; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Commissioned Officer; major; regimental history; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; fire;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-100: Civil War diary of Cornelius Byington
newspaper account 2
Newspaper clipping regarding the status of Major Cornelius Byington.
American Civil War; Cornelius Byington; Byington, Cornelius; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Commissioned Officer; major; amputation; Union Prisoners of War; wound;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-100: Civil War diary of Cornelius Byington
1863-11-28 Newspaper report of Knoxville, Tenn.
Newspaper clipping describing action at Knoxville, Tenn. The article mentions Cornelius Byington being captured and having his leg amputated. He died shortly after these events.
American Civil War; Cornelius Byington; Byington, Cornelius; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Commissioned Officer; major; Knoxville (Tenn.); amputation; death; wound; Union Prisoners of War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1861-07-28 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles F. Smith dated July 28, 1861. In this letter he discusses skirmishes, drills, and his experiences at the Battle of Bull Run.
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; private; Washington, D.C.; skirmish; regimental history; drills; Battle of Bull Run; Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1862-05-06 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles Smith to his mother, not dated. In this letter, he discusses his battlefield experiences and the status of his regiment. An approximate date was given based on the list of wounded soldiers provided by Smith.
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Battle of Williamsburg; Williamsburg, Battle of, Williamsburg, Va., 1862;Yorktown (Va.); private; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1861-06-27 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his brother, dated June 27, 1861. In this letter, he discusses writing his brother for the first time and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; private; Washington, D.C.; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1861-08-01 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated August 1, 1861. In this letter, he discusses joining his regiment and his experiences in Virginia.
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Alexandria (Va.); private; ocean; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1861-09-07 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated September 7, 1861. In this letter, he discusses a scouting expedition, a skirmish, seeing dead soldiers, religion, and alcohol.
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Arlington (Va.); private; scout; regimental history; skirmish; death; religion; alcohol;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1861-09-24 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his brother and sister, dated September 24, 1861. In this letter, he discusses the status of family and friends on the front and his opinions on the war [much of the letter is illegible].
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Arlington Heights (Va.); private; Mexican War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1862-01-16 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated January 16, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances, "Fighting Dick" (General Richard Heron Anderson), "Old Scot" (Winfield Scott), his opinion on the Union army, and deserters rejoining the...
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Washington, D.C.; Richard Heron Anderson; Anderson, Richard Heron; Winfield Scott; Scott, Winfield; Union Army; finances; deserters;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1864-04-16 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his brother, dated April 16, 1865. In this letter, he discusses a rumor of Confederates bypassing the blockage and firing shells at the White House.
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Annapolis (Md.); Corporal; blockade; Washington, D.C.; Lincoln, Abraham; Abraham Lincoln;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1865-04-16 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated April 16, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his opinions on Camp Chase, his furlough, the death of President Lincoln, and food.
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Camp Chase (Ohio); Columbus (Ohio); furlough; Lincoln, Abraham; Abraham Lincoln; food;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1865-07-23 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles F. Smith to his mother, dated July 23, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his impending discharge, his impressions of Washington, D.C., his future, and visiting the sites of Washington, D.C.
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Washington, D.C.; Sergeant; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1862-09 Letter from Charles Smith
Letter from Charles Smith to his mother, not dated. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Antietam and his comrades.
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Fairfax (Va.); Alexandria (Va.); hospital; private; Battle of Antietam; Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-102: Charles Smith Papers
1864-1865 Excerpts of the Civil War Diary of Charles Smith
Excerpts of the Civil War diary of Charles Smith. In the entries, he discusses food, the weather, death tolls, and general conditions of the prison camp at Salisbury, North Carolina. He also provides an account of the Battle of the Wilderness.
American Civil War; Charles F. Smith; Smith, Charles F.; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; private; corporal; sergeant; Union Prisoners of War; Battle of the Wilderness; Wilderness, Battle of the, Va., 1864; regimental history;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-405: Jackson Family Collection
1863-07-27 Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne
Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne to Elizabeth Caroline Wilcox Jackson dated July 27, 1863. In this letter, Payne, as close family friend of the Jacksons, gives his apologizes for not writing sooner, describes his experiences of soldier life, and...
American Civil War; Elizabeth Caroline Jackson; Jackson, Elizabeth Caroline; Sanford Douglass Payne; Payne, Sanford Douglass; Eighth Michigan Cavalry; 8th Michigan Cavalry; sergeant; Charles Jackson; Jackson, Charles; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-405: Jackson Family Collection
1864-06-27 Letter from David W. Rumbaugh
Letter from David W. Rumbaugh to James Jackson, father to Charles Jackson, dated June 27, 1864. In this letter, he gives an account of how Charles Jackson was shot in the leg by his own people.
American Civil War; James Jackson; Jackson, James; David W. Rumbaugh; Rumbaugh, David W.; Sergeant; Charles Jackson; Jackson, Charles; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; regimental history; wound; picket duty
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-405: Jackson Family Collection
1863-11-01 Letter from Sandford Douglass Payne
Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne to Elizabeth Prudence Jackson dated November 1, 1863. In this letter, he describes that status of Charles Jackson, brother to Elizabeth, and his regiment. Payne also expresses his feelings on soldier life and...
American Civil War; Elizabeth Prudence Jackson; Jackson, Elizabeth Prudence; Sanford Douglass Payne; Payne, Sanford Douglass; Eighth Michigan Cavalry; 8th Michigan Cavalry; Sergeant; Charles Jackson; Jackson, Charles; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd...
Civil War Manuscripts

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