This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Twelfth Michigan Infantry. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
Letter from Phebe Trego to her son John King dated October 16, 1864. In this letter, she discusses the status of family members, visitors to the home, various chores and tasks, prices of homes in the area, and a Republican rally.
American Civil War; King, John; John King; Trego, Phebe; Phebe Trego; Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; Bristol (Ind.); home front; chores
Letter from Phebe Trego to her son John King dated July 28, 1865. In this letter, she expresses her approval that John did not desert from the Union Army at Fort Morgan and described family and community news from home.
American Civil War; King, John; John King; Trego, Phebe; Phebe Trego; Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; Fort Morgan (Al.); deserters; agriculture; Bristol (Ind.); home front
Letter from Louisa Mathison to Elizabeth Caroline Wilcox Jackson dated May 18, 1862. In this letter, she describes the status of her family and inquires after Charles Jackson status in the Union Army.
American Civil War; Jackson, Elizabeth Caroline; Elizabeth Caroline Jackson; Mathison, Louisa; Louisa Mathison; Jackson, Charles; Charles Jackson; community;
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...
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...
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...
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;...
Letter from David W. Rumbaugh to James Jackson, father to Charles Jackson, dated June 27, 1864. In this letter, he gives an account of how Charles Jackson was shot in the leg by his own people.
American Civil War; James Jackson; Jackson, James; David W. Rumbaugh; Rumbaugh, David W.; Sergeant; Charles Jackson; Jackson, Charles; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; regimental history; wound; picket duty
Letter from Sylvester Keyser to James Jackson, father to Charles Jackson, dated June 29, 1864. In this letter, he updates the Jackson family on Charles's condition.
American Civil War; James Jackson; Jackson, James; Sylvester Keyser; Keyser, Sylvester; Charles Jackson; Jackson, Charles; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; wound; amputation; regimental history;
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;
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated October 17, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his impressions of Louisville, Ky., and his conversation with a Confederate prisoner regarding General Braxton Braggs...
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Sergeant; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Crab Orchard (Ky.); regimental history; Louisville (Ky.); Confederate Prisoners of War; Braxton...
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to Henry and Debbie dated October 24, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his stay in the hospital for jaundice, the status of his regiment, Confederate Prisoners of War, visiting the battlefield at Perryville, and...
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; New Market (Ky.); Sergeant; hospital; illness; jaundice; regimental history; Bacon, John H.; John H. Bacon; Confederate Prisoners of War;...
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated October 27, 1862. In this letter, he tells of his stay in the hospital for jaundice and the weather.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; New Market (Ky.); First Sergeant; hospital; illness; jaundice;
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister, Amelia Potter, dated November 15, 1862. In this letter, he discusses food, finances, the status of his regiment, and the status of friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Nashville (Tenn.); Amelia Potter; Potter, Amelia; food; finances; regimental history;