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02S 08W - Survey Map of Battle Creek Township, Calhoun County
A collection of survey maps of Battle Creek Township in Calhoun County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details all of Battle Creek Township and was drawn in April 1826. The second map details islands in a lake located between...
GLO Plat Maps

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-09-06 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 6, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses daily tasks, religion, soldier behavior, the upcoming Presidential election, and his view on the war turning from a war to preserve the Union to a war to...
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; Vallandigham, Clement L.; Slavery; African...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-10-10 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated October 10, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses the status of his regiment, finances, draft substitutes, and family news.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; draft substitutes; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-09-29 through 1864-10-03 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 29, 1864 through October 3, 1864. In this letter, Ewing tells the status of his regiment and his battle experiences.
2nd Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

Ainsworth, David E.
Portrait of David E. Ainsworth, 1861-1865. Ann Arbor. Entered service in company D, Twentieth Infantry, at organization as Second Lieutenant, age 24. Commissioned July 29, 1862. Mustered Aug. 18, 1862. Commissioned First Lieutenant Jan. 26,...
Ainsworth, David E.; David E. Ainsworth; American Civil War; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Ann Arbor (Mich.) ; Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of, Va., 1864;soldier; military officer; commissioned officer; second lieutenant...
Civil War Photographs

Ainsworth, David E.
Portrait of David E. Ainsworth 1861-1865. Ann Arbor. Entered service in company D, Twentieth Infantry, at organization as Second Lieutenant, age 24. Commissioned July 29, 1862. Mustered Aug. 18, 1862. Commissioned First Lieutenant Jan. 26,...
Ainsworth, David E.; David E. Ainsworth; American Civil War ; Twentieth Michigan Infantry ; 20th Michigan Infantry; Ann Arbor (Mich.); Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of, Va., 1864; soldier; military officer; commissioned officer; second...
Civil War Photographs

Alger, John
Portrait of John Alger [Algor, Algoe], 1863. Captain of the Tenth Michigan Infantry. July 13, 1863. Inscribed: 'For Sister Jane From Your Brother John.' Flint. Enlisted service in company I, Tenth Infantry at organization as Second Lieutenant,...
Alger, John; John Alger; American Civil War; Tenth Michigan Infantry; 10th Michigan Infantry;Jonesboro, Battle of Jonesboro, Ga., 1864; Flint (Mich.); soldier; military officer; commissioned officer; second lieutenant; captain
Civil War Photographs

Allen, Lewis Seymour and Children
Portrait of Lewis Seymour Allen, with children, c.1880. Lodi. Enlisted in company H, Twentieth Infantry, at Ann Arbor, for 3 years, age 20. Mustered Aug. 19, 1862. Corporal Jan. 2, 1863. Wounded in action May 12, 1864. Mustered out at DeLaney...
Allen, Lewis Seymour;Lewis Seymour Allen; Allen family; American Civil War ; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of, Va., 1864; Lodi (Mich.); Ann Arbor (Mich.); soldier; noncommissioned officer;...
Civil War Photographs

Alpena
Alphonse
Alpena
Death Records, 1897-1920

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-29 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated January 29, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news, community news, and his desire to be discharged.
American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); private; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-24: United States Christian Commission Collection
I have my ticket
"I have my Ticket" published by the American Baptist Publication Society,Philadelphia. Not dated. The pamphlet tells the story of a dying soldier at the Battle of Williamsburg.
American Civil War; "I have my Ticket"; American Baptist Publication Society; Battle of Williamsburg; Williamsburg, Battle of, Williamsburg, Va., 1862;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-19: Historical Manuscripts from Michigan Historical Museum,
"Jack's New Version of 'Root, Hog, or Die' or 'The Bloody Ninth' in Dixie'"
Lyrics to "Jack's New Version of 'Root, Hog, or Die' or 'The Bloody Ninth' in Dixie'".
American Civil War; "Root, Hog, or Die"; "The Bloody Ninth in Dixie"; Ninth Michigan Infantry; 9th Michigan Infantry; song lyrics; poem; Battle of Chattanooga; Chattanooga (Tenn.); Chattanooga, Battle of, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1863;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-06-07 Letter from Gardner Abbott
Letter from Gardner Abbott to Alvin Hank and Lydia Hank dated June 7, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and Corinth, Mississippi.
American Civil War; Abbott, Gardner C.; Gardner C. Abbott; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; Hank, Lydia (Abbott); Lydia (Abbott) Hank; Corinth (Miss.); 1st Ohio Infantry; First Ohio Infantry; regimental history
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-07-23 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his parents dated July 23, 1861. In this letter, he discusses Blackburn's Ford, Bull Run, and family news.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Arlington Heights (Va.); Battle of Blackburn's Ford; Battle of Bull Run; Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1861-07-28 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated July 28, 1861. In this letter, he discusses finances, Bull Run, soldier life, family news, entertainment, his health, and the family farm.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Arlington Heights (Va.); finances; Battle of Bull Run; Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861; soldier life;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1862-05-16 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister and brother, dated May 16, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's health, the birth of his niece, and the Battle of Williamsburg.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; health; illness; baby; Battle of Williamsburg; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1862-05-11 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated May 11, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Williamsburg, General Philip Kearny, helping wounded Confederate soldiers, seeing the dead after the battle, and his health.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; West Point (Va.); Battle of Williamsburg; regimental history; Philip Kearny; Kearny, Philip; Confederate...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1863-02-12 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated February 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his views on the war and the Copperhead Movement, and the status of his son, Gardner Hank, serving on the front.
American Civil War; Ambrose Abbott; Abbott, Ambrose; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; Copperhead Movement; morale; northern peace movement;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-11-02 Letter from Permilla Arthur
Letter from Permilla Arthur to Mack Ewing and Nan Ewing dated November 2, 1862. In this letter, she discusses the status of family members serving on the front.
American Civil War; Arthur, Permilla; Permilla Arthur; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-11-02 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated November 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the birth of his son and finances.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry;
Civil War Manuscripts

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