Letter from Lib Ewing to Nan Ewing dated September 2, 1864. In this letter, she discusses Andy Ewing's furlough home, family news, and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Lib Ewing; Ewing, Lib;
Letter from Jacob M. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated April 30, 1862. In this letter, he discusses dental work and seeing the Governor of Michigan.
American Civil War; Jacob M. Houseman; Houseman, Jacob M.; Sally (Houseman) Wheeler; Wheeler, Sally (Houseman); Ninth Michigan Infantry; 9th Michigan Infantry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); teeth; tooth; teeth extraction; governor; Austin Blair; Blair,...
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his sister-in-law, Hattie Crane, dated May 14, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his enlistment, a rumor of his alleged marriage, and camp life.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; Harriett (Heyward) Crane; Crane, Harriett (Heyward); Hattie Crane; Crane, Hattie; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Cantonment Blair (Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); State Fair...
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated May 15, 1861. In this letter, he tells him of his enlistment.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Cantonment Blair (Mich.); Detroit (Mich.); State Fair Ground (Detroit, Mich.); enlistment;
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated October 27, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his father's health, religion, visiting Mt. Vernon, his impressions of Washington, D.C., family news, and a visit from Austin Blair.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Eagle Mountain (Va.); Austin Blair; Blair, Austin;
Blurry photograph of soldiers in queues, with United States flags waving. Note on the back states that this is Camp Blair, Jackson, Michigan, "Civil War induction center for draftees."
American Civil War; Military facilities; Military parades & ceremonies; Soldiers; Flags; Camp Blair (Mich.); Jackson (Mich.)