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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1863-02-25 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated February 25, 1863. In this letter, he discusses finances.
American Civil War; Ambrose Abbott; Abbott, Ambrose; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin;
Civil War Manuscripts

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 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-02-20 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated February 20, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his promotion, finances, food, and the weather.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Newport News (Va.); regimental history; promotion; food; finances; navy;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1862-11-12 Letter from George C. Gordon
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated November 12, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the health of friends, the change from General McClellan to General Burnside, and finances.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Fayettesville (Va.); illness; jaundice; George McClellan; McClellan,...
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 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-02 Letter from Andy Ewing and D.C. Cherington
Letter from Andy Ewing and D. C. Cherington to Mack Ewing dated January 2, 1865. In this letter, they discuss the status of their regiment and family news.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Cherington, Dewitt Clinton; Dewitt Clinton Cherington; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Andrew Adam; Andrew Adam Ewing; Ewing, Andy;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-01-12 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the Battle of Arkansas River.
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.); Battle of Arkansas Post; Fort Hindman (Ark.); Churchill,...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-04-10 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated April 10, 1864. In this letter, he describe camp life in Baton Rouge, cooking, and his desire for peace.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Baton Rouge (La.); camp life; cooking; fire; parade; peace; courting
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-57: W. R. Fudge Collection
1861-1863 Diary of James W. Hoffman Transcript
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;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-15 Letter from James Leander Ewing and Lib Ewing
Letter from James Leander Ewing and Lib Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, they discuss Mack Ewing's wound, farming, finances, family news, and religion.
American Civil War; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Lib; Lib Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, James Leander; James Leander Ewing; agriculture; wound; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-23 Letter from Mary Ann Ewing
Letter from Mary Ann Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 23, 1865. In this letter, she discusses the death of her brother, Steven Fitzsimmons.
American Civil War; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mary Ann (Fitzsimmons) Ewing; Ewing, Mary Ann (Fitzsimmons); Fitzsimmons, Steven; death;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-09 through 1865-03-11 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 9, 1865 through March 11, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Alvin Hank's visit to Michigan and her and Mack's future life together.
American Civil War; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-10 Letter from Thomas Radabaugh and Andy Ewing
Letter from T.C. Radabaugh and Andy Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 10, 1865. In this letter, he discusses soldier life, finances, and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Andrew Adam Ewing; Andy Ewing; Ewing, Andrew Adam; Ewing, Andy; Radabaugh, T.C.; Radabaugh, Thomas C.; Thomas C. Radabaugh; T.C. Radabaugh; private;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-12 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 12, 1865. In this letter, he discusses family news and getting a glass eye.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; private; wound; glass eye;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-23 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 23, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses joining the Sons of Temperance, family news, and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; private; Sons of Temperance; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1859-04-28 through 1859-04-29 Letter from William Arthur, Silas Arthur, and Catherine Arthur
Letter from William Arthur, Silas Arthur, Benjamin Arthur, and Catherine Arthur to Mack Ewing, Enoch Ewing, and Susannah Ewing dated April 28, 1859 through April 29, 1859. In this letter, they discuss family news, farming, and courting.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Enoch; Enoch Ewing; Susannah (Radabaugh) Ewing; Ewing, Susannah (Radabaugh); Arthur, William H.; William H. Arthur; Silas M. Arthur; Arthur, Silas M.; Benjamin Franklin...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1860-09-16 Letter from Jim McNeill
Letter from Jim McNeill to Mack Ewing dated September 16, 1860. In this letter, he discusses the Union fair, family news, and the upcoming presidential election.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; McNeill, Jim; Jim McNeill; Presidential Election of 1860; Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln, Abraham; fair;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-12-26 Letter from Cyrus H Lewis
Letter from Cyrus Lewis to Mack Ewing dated December 26, 1861. In this letter, he describes the fort and life as a soldier.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Lewis, Cyrus; Cyrus Lewis; New Madrid (Mo.); camp life; 1st Missouri Engineers; First Missouri Engineers;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-12-11 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated December 11, 1861. In this letter, he discusses family news and community news.
American Civil War; Abbott, Ambrose; Ambrose Abbott; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin;
Civil War Manuscripts

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