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Eighth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
The Eighth was mustered into service in August 1861 with soldiers from Grand Rapids, Flint, St. Johns, Lansing, Owosso and Jackson. Fighting thirty-seven battles in seven states earned them the nickname "The Wandering Regiment." This flag was...
American Civil War; battle flags; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Eighth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
The Eighth was mustered into service in August 1861 with soldiers from Grand Rapids, Flint, St. Johns, Lansing, Owosso and Jackson. Fighting thirty-seven battles in seven states earned them the nickname "The Wandering Regiment."
American Civil War; battle flags; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Eighth Michigan Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
The Eighth was mustered into service in August 1861 with soldiers from Grand Rapids, Flint, St. Johns, Lansing, Owosso and Jackson. Fighting thirty-seven battles in seven states earned them the nickname "The Wandering Regiment."
American Civil War; battle flags; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Eighth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
This flag was carried by the Eighth Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, known as the "Wandering Regiment" for their long marches and hard battles in seven states. It replaced the regiment's first flag, which had become too battle-scarred for...
American Civil War; battle flags; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Eighth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
The Eighth was mustered into service in August 1861 with soldiers from Grand Rapids, Flint, St. Johns, Lansing, Owosso and Jackson. Fighting thirty-seven battles in seven states earned them the nickname "The Wandering Regiment."
American Civil War; battle flags; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

MS 69-110: Cook Family Collection
1862-03-18 Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh
Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh to Amori B. Cook dated March 18, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his impressions of the Confederate Army and African Americans, farming, and food.
American Civil War; Daniel Dillabaugh; Dillabaugh, Daniel; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; 8th Michigan Infantry; Eighth Michigan Infantry; Beaufort (S.C.); Port Royal (S.C.); regimental history; Confederate Army; African Americans; slavery;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous manuscript collection
1862-01 Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh
Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh to Amori B. Cook, dated January 1862. In this letter, he discusses skirmishes, African Americans, and recruiting in the army.
American Civil War; Daniel Dillabaugh; Dillabaugh, Daniel; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; Beaufort (S.C.); skirmish; African Americans; Slavery; enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Amori B. Cook Papers
1862-05-07 Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh
Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh to Amori B. Cook dated May 7, 1862. In this letter, he discusses picket duty, crops, and courting.
American Civil War; Daniel Dillabaugh; Dillabaugh, Daniel; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; private; Beaufort (S.C.); regimental history; food; agriculture; courting; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Amori B. Cook Papers
1863-02-27 Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh
Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh to Amori B. Cook dated February 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, finances, and food.
American Civil War; Daniel Dillabaugh; Dillabaugh, Daniel; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; private; Newport News (Va.); regimental history; finances; food;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Amori B. Cook Papers
1864-12-31 Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh
Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh to Amori B. Cook, dated December 31, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the raid on Gordonsville, Virginia and escaping the Confederates.
American Civil War; Daniel Dillabaugh; Dillabaugh, Daniel; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; private; raid; regimental history; Gordonsville (Va.); Confederate Army; Union Prisoners of War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Amori B. Cook Papers
1863-11-29 Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh
Letter from Daniel Dillabaugh to Amori B. Cook, dated November 29, 1863. In this letter, he discusses work and being drafted.
American Civil War; Daniel Dillabaugh; Dillabaugh, Daniel; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; St. Charles (Mich.); agriculture; draft;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-24: United States Christian Commission Collection
1865-04-19 Railroad Pass for Elbridge Franklin
Railroad pass for Franklin Elbridge dated April 19, 1865.
American Civil War; Elbridge Franklin; Franklin, Elbridge; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; railroad;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-106: Oliver Curtis Collection
1863-12-16 Discharge Certificate of Hiram Spear
Discharge Certificate of Hiram Spear dated December 13, 1863.
American Civil War; Hiram Spear; Spear, Hiram; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; discharge
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-106: Oliver Curtis Collection
1865-07-13 Discharge Certificate of Hiram Spear
Discharge Certificate of Hiram Spear dated July 13, 1865. A list of battles in which Spear participated is included on the back.
American Civil War; Hiram Spear; Spear, Hiram; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

Photograph of Civil War recruitment banner
Patriotic recruitment broadside advertising an "Excursion Party for the Sunny South!" and warning that the Draft will be instituted if quota is not reached. Posted at Battle Creek, Michigan by Captain C. Byington and Lieutenant J. G. Smith,...
American Civil War ; Recruiting & enlistment ; Second Michigan Infantry ;2nd Michigan Infantry; Eighth Michigan Infantry ;8th Michigan Infantry; Broadsides ; Byington, Cyrus, 1793-1868 ;Cyrus Byington; Smith, J. G. ;J.G. Smith; Battle Creek (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

08th Michigan Infantry - Page 002
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Eighth Michigan Infantry. 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; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

08th Michigan Infantry - Page 001
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Eighth Michigan Infantry. 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; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

08th Michigan Infantry - Page 003
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Eighth Michigan Infantry. 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; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

08th Michigan Infantry - Page 004
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Eighth Michigan Infantry. 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; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

08th Michigan Infantry - Page 005
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Eighth Michigan Infantry. 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; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

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