Letter from Christian Bush to his father, Christian Bush, dated March 19, 1863. In this letter, he discusses illnesses in his company, his sentiments about abolitionists and slavery, and community news.
American Civil War; Bush, Christian; Christian Bush; Christian Bush, Sr.; Bush, Sr., Christian; Washington, D.C.; Seventh Michigan Cavalry; 7th Michigan Cavalry; Corporal; illness; abolitionists; slavery; African Americans;
Letter from Christian Bush to George Bush dated June 7, 1863. In this letter, he describes finances, the status of his regiment, and his views on African Americans and abolitionists.
American Civil War; Bush, Christian; Christian Bush; Bush, George; George Bush; Seventh Michigan Cavalry; 7th Michigan Cavalry; Washington, D.C.; Corporal; slavery; African Americans; abolitionists; regimental history;
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard dated April 13, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Kentuckians views of Potomac troupes, runaway slaves, his desire for a furlough, Copperheads, and his...
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Lebanon (Ky.); regimental history; battle strategy; civilians; slavery;...
Letter from William Houseman and Clarence Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated June 10, 1862. In this letter, they discuss the movement of their regiment, their new nickname of Jennison's Jayhawkers, African American Contrabands, and...
American Civil War; William G. Houseman; Houseman, William G.; Clarence L. Houseman; Houseman, Clarence L.; Seventh Kansas Cavalry; 7th Kansas Cavalry; Union City (Tenn.); Jennison's Jayhawkers; regimental history; Jennison's Jayhawkers; African...
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis dated month day, year. In this letter, he describes soldier life, Provost Guard duty, a draft, abolitionists, and family and community news.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; mail; postal service; Christmas; theater; Provost Gaurd; prisoners; courting; draft;...