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MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1865-02-17 Letter from Andrew J. Bissell
Letter from Andrew J. Bissell to Button dated February 17, 1865. In this letter he discusses the status of friends serving on the front and finances.
American Civil War; Andrew J. Bissell; Bissell, Andrew J.; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Jackson (Mich.); finances; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

Fourteenth Michigan Infantry Battle Flag
The Fourteenth was mustered into service in February 1862 at Ypsilanti with troops from Grand Rapids, Lansing, Owosso and Detroit. Sent to Tennessee, the regiment was issued horses and pressed into duty as "mounted infantry" to scout, defend...
American Civil War; battle flags; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Fourteenth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
The Fourteenth was mustered into service in February 1862 at Ypsilanti with troops from Grand Rapids, Lansing, Owosso and Detroit. Sent to Tennessee, the regiment was issued horses and pressed into duty as "mounted infantry" to scout, defend...
American Civil War; battle flags; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Fourteenth Michigan Infantry (National) Battle Flag
The Fourteenth was mustered into service in February 1862 at Ypsilanti with troops from Grand Rapids, Lansing, Owosso and Detroit. Sent to Tennessee, the regiment was issued horses and pressed into duty as "mounted infantry" to scout, defend...
American Civil War; battle flags; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Fourteenth Michigan Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
The Fourteenth was mustered into service in February 1862 at Ypsilanti with troops from Grand Rapids, Lansing, Owosso and Detroit. Sent to Tennessee, the regiment was issued horses and pressed into duty as "mounted infantry" to scout, defend...
American Civil War; battle flags; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

Fourteenth Michigan Infantry (Regimental) Battle Flag
The Fourteenth was mustered into service in February 1862 at Ypsilanti with troops from Grand Rapids, Lansing, Owosso and Detroit. Sent to Tennessee, the regiment was issued horses and pressed into duty as "mounted infantry" to scout, defend...
American Civil War; battle flags; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry
Civil War Battle Flags

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
Newspaper Clipping "Freedom and Nationality"
Newspaper clipping entitled "Freedom and Nationality." In the article, the author describes the 14th Michigan Infantry.
American Civil War; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Nashville (Tenn.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1864-07-29 Letter from Francis Fuller
Letter from Francis Fuller to William Kroll dated July 29, 1864. In this letter, he describes the Siege of Atlanta, his views on the war, and William Kroll's marriage.
American Civil War; Francis Fuller; Fuller, Francis; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; private; Atlanta (Ga.); Siege of Atlanta; skirmish; morale; marriage;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
Frank Button explanation of service
Frank Button's description of service. In it, he details when he entered, where he served, when he was discharged, and when he joined his local Grand Army of the Republic Post.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Grand Army of the Republic;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1907-09-22 Letter from J. F. Button
Letter from John F. Button to Mrs. T.F. Biglin dated September 22, 1907. In this letter, he discusses the family genealogy.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; John F. Button; Button, John F.; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; musician;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1907-09-10 Letter from J. F. Button
Letter from John F. Button to Mrs. Frank Button dated September 10, 1907. In this letter, he discusses the family genealogy.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; John F. Button; Button, John F.; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; musician; genealogy;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1862-12-20 Letter from Frank Button and Lorenzo Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated December 20, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances and playing a dulcimer. An accompanying letter from Lorenzo Button describes finances and his desire to see his family.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; private; Nashville (Tenn.); finances; dulcimer;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1862-08-05 Letter from Frank Button and Lorenzo Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated August 5, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's health and photographs. Lorenzo Button finishes the letter.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; private; Tuscumbia (Ala.); photograph;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-04-29 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated April 29, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Brentwood (Tenn.); regimental history; drum; Confederate Army;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1864-05-14 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated May 14, 1864. In this letter, he discusses receiving letters from home and the status of his father.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Bridgeport (Ala.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1862-12-26 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated December 26, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's health, finances, his health, mules, and receiving the newspaper.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; finances; mules; newspaper;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-08-23 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated August 23, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his father and family.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Franklin (Tenn.); regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-03-16 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated March 16, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, drowning a Confederate pontoon bridge, marching, and his orders to carry the wounded. He also includes a drawing...
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Nashville (Tenn.); bridge; regimental history; Confederate Army; drawing; cannon;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1864-05-01 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated May 1, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his health and cooking for the company. Because the writing is so faded, a grayscale scan is included in the after the original.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Nashville (Tenn.); cooking; food; illness;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-02-10 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated February 10, 1863. In this letter, he discusses food, cooking, and soldiers passing through the area. He also includes a drawing of a soldier's tent.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Nashville (Tenn.); food; cooking; drawing; tent;
Civil War Manuscripts

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