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MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1862-08-12 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to John and Mary dated August 12, 1865. In this letter, he discusses camp life, his health, Elmwood Cemetery, and a fire near the camp.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Detroit (Mich.); Sergeant; camp life; Elmwood Cemetery (Detroit, Mich.); fire;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1864-01-25 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated January 25, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his injury, and rumors concerning General Burnside.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; furlough; Detroit (Mich.); Ambrose Burnside; Burnside, Ambrose; injury;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 54-3: Edward H. Weston collection
1862 Ledger Book of Edward H. Weston
Ledger kept at Quartermaster's Department in Detroit by Andrew J. Weston, a clerk and bookkeeper, during the Civil War. Contains items of clothing issued to members of Company G, Second Michigan Infantry.
American Civil War; Andrew J. Weston; Weston, Andrew J.; Detroit (Mich.); 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Quartermaster's Department; ledger
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 54-3: Edward H. Weston collection
1861-1862 Journal of Andrew J. Weston
Journal kept at Quartermaster's Department in Detroit by Andrew J. Weston, a clerk and bookkeeper, during the Civil War. Contains items of clothing issued to members of Company G, Second Michigan Infantry.
American Civil War; Andrew J. Weston; Weston, Andrew J.; Detroit (Mich.); Quartermaster's Department; ledger;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1861-09-23 Letter from Soloman Kroll
Letter from Soloman Kroll to his parents dated September 23, 1861. In this letter, he discusses soldier behavior, an injury to another soldier, men deserting to Canada, and setting out for Washington, D.C.
American Civil War; Soloman Kroll; Kroll, Soloman; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; private; Detroit (Mich.); soldier behavior; injury; prayer meetings; deserters; Canada;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1862-01-15 Letter from Samuel Lyons
Letter from Samuel Lyons to his parents dated January 15, 1862. In this letter, he discusses enlisting, going south, farming, and finances.
American Civil War; Samuel Lyons; Lyons, Samuel; First Michigan Lancers; 1st Michigan Lancers; Detroit (Mich.); enlistment; agriculture; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 60-7: Theodore G. Foster collection
1862-01-02 Letter from Brady E. Backus
Letter from Brady E. Backus to Charles D. Lyon dated January 1, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances.
American Civil War; Third Michigan Cavalry; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Brady E. Backus; Backus, Brady E.; Charles D. Lyon; Lyon, Charles D.; Detroit (Mich.); finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-05-14 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister-in-law, Hattie Crane, dated May 14, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his enlistment, a rumor of his alleged marriage, and camp life.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; Harriett (Heyward) Crane; Crane, Harriett (Heyward); Hattie Crane; Crane, Hattie; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Cantonment Blair (Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); State Fair...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-05-15 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated May 15, 1861. In this letter, he tells him of his enlistment.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Cantonment Blair (Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); State Fair Ground (Detroit, Mich.); enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-05-26 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister-in-law, Hattie Crane, dated May 26, 1861. In this letter, he discusses being on a steamer, friends on the boat, Colonel Ellsworth's death, morale, receiving a Bible from the Bible Society, and family news.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; Harriett (Heyward) Crane; Crane, Harriett (Heyward); Hattie Crane; Crane, Hattie; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); steamer;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-06-06 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated June 6, 1861. In this letter, he discusses leaving for Washington, D.C. and desiring letters.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); Washington, D.C.; mail;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-124: Ben J. Allen Collection
1861-06-26 Letter from Giles B. Allen
Letter from Giles B. Allen to his mother, Nancy Allen, dated June 26, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his health, rotten food, and friends from Saline visiting camp.
American Civil War; Giles B. Allen; Allen, Giles B.; Nancy (Whitlsie) Allen; Allen, Nancy (Whitlsie); Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; Detroit (Mich.); Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.); health; illness; food; rations; Saline (Mich.);...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-124: Ben J. Allen Collection
1861-06-28 Letter from Giles B. Allen
Letter from Giles Allen to his sister, Lib Allen, dated June 28, 1861. In this letter, he discusses writing letters, his health, camp life, and getting measured for uniforms.
American Civil War; Giles B. Allen; Allen, Giles B.; Lib Allen; Allen, Lib; Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; Detroit (Mich.); Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.); mail; health; illness; camp life; soldiering; uniform; Corporal
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-124: Ben J. Allen Collection
1861-07-22 Acknowledgment of Linen Havelocks for Officers in the Sixth Michigan Infantry, Company F.
Acknowledgment of the gift of linen havelocks for the officers of the Company F, 6th Michigan Infantry from the ladies of Saline, Michigan. Dated July 22, 1861.
American Civil War; Giles B. Allen; Allen, Giles B.; Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; Detroit (Mich.); Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.); Saline (Mich.); women; linen havelock; Saline Sharpshooters; Corporal;
Civil War Manuscripts

The Old Town of Detroit
maps; Detroit (Mich.); Wayne County (Mich.);
Maps

Plat of the City of Detroit
cities; cadastral maps; street maps; Wayne County (Mich.); Detroit (Mich.)
Maps

Federal Map of Detroit and Environs
Detroit (Mich.); Wayne County (Mich.); transportation;
Maps

Tracy, Benjamin C.
Portrait of Benjamin C. Tracy, 1861-1865. Grand Rapids. Enlisted in company F, Third Infantry, as Sergeant, May 13, 1861, at Grand Rapids, for 3 years, age 29. Mustered June 10, 1861. Commissioned Second Lieutenant Jan. 1, 1862. Commissioned...
Tracy, Benjamin C. ;Benjamin C. Tracy; American Civil War ; ; noncommissioned officer ; ; Third Michigan Infantry ;3rd Michigan Infantry; sergeant ; second lieutenant ; first lieutenant ; brigade quartermaster ; Grand Rapids (Mich.) ; Detroit...
Civil War Photographs

Elliott, Robert T.
Portrait of Robert T. Elliott, 1861-1864. Detroit. Entered service in company E, Sixteenth Infantry, at organization, as Captain, Aug. 13, 1861, at Detroit, for 3 years, age 38. Commissioned to date Aug. 9, 1861. Mustered Sept. 7, 1861. ...
Elliott, Robert T. ;Robert T. Elliott; American Civil War ; ; ; Sixteenth Michigan Infantry ;16th Michigan Infantry; captain ; major ; Detroit (Mich.) ; Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862 ; Totopotomoy Creek, Battle of, Va., 1864
Civil War Photographs

Flanigan, Mark
Portrait of Mark Flanigan 1862-1865. Detroit. Entered service in Twenty-fourth Infantry at organization as Lieutenant Colonel Aug. 15 1862 at Detroit for 3 years age 37 ... Died Oct. 4 1886. Extensive Gettysburg action. For further description...
Flanigan, Mark;Mark Flanigan; American Civil War; ; Twenty-fourth Michigan Infantry;24th Michigan Infantry; Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863; Detroit (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

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