1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African...
American Civil War; Hoffman, James W.; James W. Hoffman; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Third Michigan Cavalry; enlistment; railroad; soldier life; picket duty; dress parade; illness; health; steamer; horse; skirmish; civilians; African Americans; slavery;...
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;...
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;
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;
Letters from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 26, 1864 through May 30, 1864. In his letters, Ewing describes his stay in the hospital for dysentery, family members serving in the Civil War, the impending march to Richmond and camp life.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; dysentery; hospital; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Richmond (Va.); illness
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated August 27, 1864 through August 28, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses hospital duties, family news, and rejoining his regiment after his stay at the hospital.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Second Michigan Infantry; Fairfax Seminary Hospital (Alexandria,...
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 21, 1865 through January 23, 1865. In this letter, she discusses an enlisting friend, the baby, and family news.
American Civil War; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; enlistment;
Letter from Frederick Willard to Frederick and Cynthia Bush dated March 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his health, his opinions on slavery and Copperheads, and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Frederick Willard; Willard, Frederick; Frederick E. Bush;Bush, Frederick E.; Cynthia (Willard) Bush; Bush, Cynthia (Willard); 160th New York Infantry; One Hundred and Sixtieth New York Infantry; Sergeant; jaundice; illness;...
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated August 5, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes Washington, D.C. and the status of family and friends serving on the front.. In an attached undated letter, he discusses religion, his health, furloughs, and...
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; religion;
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 17, 1864 through September 18, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news and his desire for peace.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry;
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 20, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses financial issues at home, building a fort, and General Philip Sheridan's victory in the Shenandoah Valley.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Sheridan, Philip Henry; Philip Henry...
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 1, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses nursing soldiers at City Point Hospital and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.); nursing; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Henry McKendree Ewing; Nancy (Hank)...
Letter from Bess Cherington to Nan Ewing dated June 12, 1864. In this letter, she discusses the status of family members on the front, war widow groups, and family affairs.
Cherington, Elizabeth (Ewing); Elizabeth (Ewing) Cherington; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; American Civil War; Bess Cherington; Cherington, Bess; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; War Widows;
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated August 20, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses the status of his regiment and the status of family and friends in Hillsdale County, Michigan.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing;
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated November 27, 1864 through November 29, 1864. In the letter, she discusses finances, the baby, and family news.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 10, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the accidental shooting of Alvin Hank's thumb and general life in the camp.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; wound; American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; camp life
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 15, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, his experience on Provost Guard and the prisoners in care of his regiment. He also expresses his feelings for...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Arkansas River (Ark.); Steamer Empress; steamer; Vicksburg (Miss.); regimental...