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03S 01E 05 pt 5
Leoni, Jackson, Michigan
WPA Property Inventories

MS 91-405: Jackson Family Collection
1863-07-27 Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne
Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne to Elizabeth Caroline Wilcox Jackson dated July 27, 1863. In this letter, Payne, as close family friend of the Jacksons, gives his apologizes for not writing sooner, describes his experiences of soldier life, and...
American Civil War; Elizabeth Caroline Jackson; Jackson, Elizabeth Caroline; Sanford Douglass Payne; Payne, Sanford Douglass; Eighth Michigan Cavalry; 8th Michigan Cavalry; sergeant; Charles Jackson; Jackson, Charles; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-405: Jackson Family Collection
1864-03-25 Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne
Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne to Elizabeth Prudence Jackson dated March 25, 1864. In this letter, he describes a visit with Charles (Elizabeth's brother) and holding the Union line in Kentucky. Payne also congratulates Elizabeth on becoming...
American Civil War; Elizabeth Prudence Jackson; Jackson, Elizabeth Prudence; Sanford Douglass Payne; Payne, Sanford Douglass; Eighth Michigan Cavalry; 8th Michigan Cavalry; Second Lieutenant; Charles Jackson; Jackson, Charles; Second Michigan...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-405: Jackson Family Collection
1864-05-07 Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne
Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne to Elizabeth Prudence Jackson dated May 7, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the upcoming summer campaign and his predictions for the war.
American Civil War; Elizabeth Prudence Jackson; Jackson, Elizabeth Prudence; Sanford Douglass Payne; Payne, Sanford Douglass; Eighth Michigan Cavalry; 8th Michigan Cavalry; Sergeant; Charles Jackson; Jackson, Charles; death; Cumberland Gap;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-405: Jackson Family Collection
1863-11-01 Letter from Sandford Douglass Payne
Letter from Sanford Douglass Payne to Elizabeth Prudence Jackson dated November 1, 1863. In this letter, he describes that status of Charles Jackson, brother to Elizabeth, and his regiment. Payne also expresses his feelings on soldier life and...
American Civil War; Elizabeth Prudence Jackson; Jackson, Elizabeth Prudence; Sanford Douglass Payne; Payne, Sanford Douglass; Eighth Michigan Cavalry; 8th Michigan Cavalry; Sergeant; Charles Jackson; Jackson, Charles; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Henry Albert Potter Potter Discharge Certificate
Discharge Certificate of Henry Albert Potter dated May 29, 1863.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865-04-23 General Orders No 15
General Orders No. 15 dated April 23, 1865. Eli Long, Brigadier General, says farewell to his troupes.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1864-08 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter fragment from Henry Albert Potter dated August 1864. In this letter, he describes the siege of Atlanta.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Atlanta (Ga.); Captain; Commissioned Officer; Siege of Atlanta; Atlanta Campaign, 1864;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Lyrics to "Going Home"
Poem by Seth N. Beden dated June 1, 1865. In this poem, Beden triumphs the 4th Michigan Cavalry for their part in the Civil War. He also discusses slavery and the soldiers who lost their lives during the Rebellion.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Beden, Seth N; Seth N. Beden; "Going Home"; poems;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1863-12-18 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to "John" dated December 18, 1863. In this letter, he describes the Battle of Chattanooga.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
Henry Albert Potter Discharge Certificate
Discharge papers of Henry Albert Potter dated August 16, 1864. He was discharged to accept the promotion of captain.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; discharge; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1902-02-27 Letter from A.C. Brundage
Letter from A.C. Brundage to Henry Albert Potter dated February 27, 1902. In this letter, he discusses Potter joining the New York Soldiers and Sailors Home.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; New York Soldiers and Sailors Home; veteran;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1890-02-26 Pension Correspondence
Letter regarding Henry Albert Potter's rank and pension.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; pension; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1889-09-12 Letter from F.C. Ainsworth
Letter regarding Henry Albert Potter's rank and pension.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; pension; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1892-07-09 Letter from J.N. Patterson
Letter regarding Henry Albert Potter's pension.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; pension; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1864-08-05 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated August 5, 1864. In this letter, he describes the Siege of Atlanta and his promotion.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; promotion; Siege of Atlanta; Atlanta Campaign, 1864; Atlanta (Ga.); regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1863-10-06 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated October 6, 1863. In this letter, he discusses following General Joseph Wheeler.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Captain; Commissioned Officer; regimental history; Joseph Wheeler; Wheeler, Joseph;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1864-06-05 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to "John" dated June 5, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, campaigns in the east, and the Presidential Election of 1864.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Cartersville (Ga.); First Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; regimental history; Ulysses S. Grant; Grant, Ulysses S.; Presidential Election...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865-01-15 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and visiting the battlefield of Franklin.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Columbia (Tenn.); Captain; Commissioned Officer; regimental history; Battle of Franklin; Franklin, Battle of, Franklin, Tenn., 1864
Civil War Manuscripts

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

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