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MS 70-99: Civil War Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo Barker. In this diary, Barker discusses daily life while stationed around Corinth Mississippi. In the diary he describes witnessing a deserter execution, bringing in Confederate prisoners, battle experiences, and...
American Civil War; Barker, Lorenzo A.; Lorenzo A. Barker; Western Sharpshooters; 66th Illinois Infantry; Sixty-sixth Illinois Infantry; Corinth (Miss.); regimental history; Confederate Prisoners of War; deserters;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 22: Civil War diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 Diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 diary of Cyrus Bacon. In this diary, Bacon describes daily life in the Seventh Michigan Infantry. He gives vivid accounts of Yorktown, Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
American Civil War; Bacon, Cyrus; Cyrus Bacon; Seventh Michigan Infantry; 7th Michigan Infantry; Assistant Surgeon; Commissioned Officer; Yorktown (Va.); Battle of Yorktown; Seven Days Campaign; Seven Days' Battles, Va., 1862; Battle of Fair Oaks;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2004-23: Bush Family Collection
1863-07-30 Letter from Samuel Willard
Letter from Samuel Willard to Cynthia Bush dated July 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Gettysburg, Confederate morale, and his health.
American Civil War; Samuel Willard; Willard, Samuel; Cynthia (Willard) Bush; Bush, Cynthia (Willard); 136th New York Infantry; One Hundred and Thirty-sixth New York Infantry; Private; hospital; United States General Hospital (Annapolis, Md.);...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1861-04-19 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to Emily Barnard dated April 19, 1861. In this letter he discusses his impressions of Lansing, Michigan, the recruitment of troupes, and the euphoria surrounding the beginning of the war.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Emily Barnard; Barnard, Emily; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Lansing (Mich.); enlistment; morale
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1861-04-22 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to Ellen Barnard dated April 22, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his impressions of Lansing, Michigan, recruitment in the army, and finances.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Lansing (Mich.); finances; education; enlistment; morale
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1862-10-20 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Edward Barnard dated October 20, 1862. In this letter, he describes his surroundings, battle strategy, religion, and his impressions of civilians.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Edward Barnard; Barnard, Edward; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Harpers Ferry (Va.); nature; civilians; battle strategy; religion; southern society;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1862-12-17 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his brother, Edward Barnard dated December 17, 1862. In this letter, he describes the Battle of Fredericksburg, looting, and his new hat.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Edward Barnard; Barnard, Edward; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant Major; Fredericksburg (Va.); Fredericksburg, Battle of Fredericksburg; Battle of,...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-08-20 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen A. Barnard dated August 20, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his family's move to Michigan and the draft.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Crab Orchard (Ky.);Michigan; draft; Conscription Act of 1863;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-30 through 1864-12-01 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to nan Ewing dated November 30, 1864 through December 1, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the status of his regiment, his impressions of Petersburg, Virginia, and his battle front experiences.
2nd Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Petersburg (Va.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-09-27 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated September 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses arriving in Louisville, building a rifle pit, marching, and his impressions of Louisville.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Louisville (Ky.); rifle pit; marching;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 67-111: Frank L. Vogel Collection
Diary of John Vogel
Typed notes from the diary of John Vogel. In this diary, he recounts his immigration to America, participating in the Civil War, and his lumbering and land purchasing career.
American Civil War; John Vogel; Vogel, John; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; wound; immigration; lumber;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-02-11 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 11, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status and movements of his regiment, the Siege of Vicksburg, Provost Guard duty, and his opinions on courting.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; Young's Point (La.); Steamer Henry Clay;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-11-01 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated November 1, 1863. In this letter, he describes his trip from Columbus (Ohio) to Cairo (Ill.) which includes a negative review of Queen City (Ohio) and a railroad accident.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Camp Chase (Ohio); Columbus (Ohio); railroad; railroad accidents; Queen City (Ohio);...
Civil War Manuscripts

Rough Sketch, Shewing the Situation of All the Buildings at Drummond Island
Drummond Island (Mich.); maps; Chippewa County (Mich.)
Maps

Photograph of First Michigan Infantry ceremony
Photograph of the First Michigan Infantry soldiers lined up in a plaza to recieve "a stand of colors" by the Ladies of Detroit. Photographer is J. J. Bardwell. One copy of this photo lists the location as City Hall, while the other says Campus...
American Civil War; Soldiers; First Michigan Infantry;1st Michigan Infantry; Military parades & ceremonies; Crowds; Plazas; Buildings; Detroit (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

Photograph of Fort Wayne buildings, 1869
Photograph of three buildlings at Fort Wayne, which are numbered: 1. Sutters shop 2. guard house 3. hospital. Date is 1869.
Forts & fortifications; Workshops; Guardhouses; Military hospitals; Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

Photograph of quartermasters buildings at Fort Wayne
Photograph of the quartermasaters buildings at Fort Wayne, Michigan. Photograph is numbered: 1. stable 2. laundress' buildling 3. bakery. Date is 1869. Some soldiers visible.
Forts & fortifications; Bakeries; Laundries (Rooms & spaces); Stables; Fort Wayne (Detroit, Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

Photograph of Civil War hospital buildings in Jackson
Photograph of hospital buildings for Camp Blair in Jackson, Michigan. Not dated. Shows a street and three men standing in forefront.
American Civil War; Military hospitals; Streets; Men; Jackson (Mich.)
Civil War Photographs

Buildings and Soldiers
Photograph of buildings and soldiers. 1860-1865.
building ; American Civil War ; war
Civil War Photographs

Grand Ledge - Seven Islands Resort Round House
Black and white photograph from circa 1886-1893 showing the Seven Islands Resort buildings on the Second Island in the Grand River at Grand Ledge, Michigan. The pagoda-like building - the Round House - was constructed after J. Scott Mudge bought...
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Grand River; Seven Islands Resort (Grand Ledge, Mich.); resorts; recreation; rivers; buildings; cityscapes; aerial views
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