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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
1869 National Birthday Program
Program for the 1869 National Birthay celebrations in Lansing, Michigan.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Lansing (Mich.); Fourth of July; celebration;
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
1862-08-13 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated August 13, 1861. In this letter, he discusses enlisting the army and his expected promotion.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Lansing (Mich.); Sergeant; enlistment; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1862-08-23 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephan A. Barnard dated August 23, 1862. In this letter he discusses his enlistment, his regiment, and his expectation of a promotion.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Jackson (Mich.); Sergeant; enlistment; promotion; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-06-02 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Emily Barnard, dated June 2, 1863. In this letter, he discusses Au Sable Forks, New York, Kentucky civilians, Grass Lake, Michigan, General Morgan, and his orders to march.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Emily Barnard; Barnard, Emily; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Columbia (Ky.); Au Sable Forks (N.Y.); civilians; Grass Lake (Mich.); John Hunt...
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 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1865-06-10 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Emily Barnard, dated June 10, 1865. In this letter, he discusses coming back to Michigan following the war.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Emily Barnard; Barnard, Emily; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Captain; Lansing (Mich.); discharge
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 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1864-01-06 Letter from Henry Bedlegram
Letter from Henry Bedlegram to his uncle dated November 6, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the capture of Jerome Kroll and life as a prisoner.
American Civil War; Henry Bedlegram; Bedlegram, Henry; Kipp Corners (Mich.); Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; Union Prisoners of War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-01-12 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated January 12, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family and friends enlisting, hunting, and a funeral of a friend.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; Lansing (Mich.); enlistment; hunting; death;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-02-03 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his brother dated February 3, 1862. In this letter, he tells of attending dances.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; Lansing (Mich.); dancing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-04-22 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his brother dated April 22, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of family and friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; Lansing (Mich.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-06-22 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated June 22, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of family serving on the front and finances.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; Lansing (Mich.); finances
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-08-24 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated August 24, 1862. In this letter, he discusses th status of his regiment, family and friends serving on the front, and the possibility of his death.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; Jackson (Mich.); regimental history; death;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-08-28 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his brother dated August 28, 1862. In this letter, he discusses getting his picture taken and enlisting.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; Jackson (Mich.); picture; portrait; photograph; enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1863-07-01 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated July 1, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his furlough.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; Jackson (Mich.); furlough
Civil War Manuscripts

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