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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-07-11 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 11, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes his health and nursing duties.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.); Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); hospital; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; nursing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Nancy...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-23 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated December 23, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses his health and his wound.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-08-05 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated August 5, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes Washington, D.C. and the status of family and friends serving on the front.. In an attached undated letter, he discusses religion, his health, furloughs, and...
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 22: Civil War diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 Diary of Cyrus Bacon
1861-1863 diary of Cyrus Bacon. In this diary, Bacon describes daily life in the Seventh Michigan Infantry. He gives vivid accounts of Yorktown, Fair Oaks, White Oak Swamp, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
American Civil War; Bacon, Cyrus; Cyrus Bacon; Seventh Michigan Infantry; 7th Michigan Infantry; Assistant Surgeon; Commissioned Officer; Yorktown (Va.); Battle of Yorktown; Seven Days Campaign; Seven Days' Battles, Va., 1862; Battle of Fair Oaks;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-06-19 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 19, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes his health, his stay in the City Point Hospital, witnessing amputations at the Division Hospital, the status of family friends serving on the front, and the...
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing;City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.); hospital; United States Christian Commission; wound; amputation; 2nd...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-05-10 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 10, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his trip back to the Satterlee Hospital.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; private; Satterlee U.S.A. General Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.); hospital;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-07-01 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 1, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses nursing soldiers at City Point Hospital and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.); nursing; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Henry McKendree Ewing; Nancy (Hank)...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-05-14 Letter from Lib Ewing
Letter from Lib Ewing to Mack Ewing dated May 14, 1865. In this letter, she discusses the sinking of the Sultana and the fate of her brother, Cam Smith, who was a passenger on said steamboat.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Lib Ewing; Ewing, Lib; Sultana (Steamboat);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-04 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated December 4, 1864. In this letter, she discusses family news and the baby.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-22 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 22, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses visiting relatives, Washington's Birthday celebrations in Washington, D.C., family news, and Confederate Prison Camps.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); private; Washington's Birthday; Union Prisoners of War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2004-22: Christian and Frederick Bush Collection
1863-09-03 Letter from Frederick Bush
Letter from Frederick Bush to George Bush dated September 3, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, General Lee, and skirmishes.
American Civil War; Frederick Bush; Bush, Frederick; George Bush; Bush, George; Seventh Michigan Cavalry; 7th Michigan Cavalry; Falmouth (Va.); Corporal; regimental history; Robert E. Lee; Lee, Robert E.;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2004-23: Bush Family Collection
1863-03-30 Letter from Frederick Willard
Letter from Frederick Willard to Frederick and Cynthia Bush dated March 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his health, his opinions on slavery and Copperheads, and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Frederick Willard; Willard, Frederick; Frederick E. Bush;Bush, Frederick E.; Cynthia (Willard) Bush; Bush, Cynthia (Willard); 160th New York Infantry; One Hundred and Sixtieth New York Infantry; Sergeant; jaundice; illness;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1863-02-15 Letter from George C. Gordon
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated February 15, 1863. In this letter, he discusses Dr. Smith's resignation, making rings and pipes from Laurel Root, and the weather.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Belle Plain (Va.); resignation; crafts; weather;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-57: W. R. Fudge Collection
1861-1863 Diary of James W. Hoffman Transcript
1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African...
American Civil War; Hoffman, James W.; James W. Hoffman; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Third Michigan Cavalry; enlistment; railroad; soldier life; picket duty; dress parade; illness; health; steamer; horse; skirmish; civilians; African Americans; slavery;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 67-111: Frank L. Vogel Collection
Diary of John Vogel
Typed notes from the diary of John Vogel. In this diary, he recounts his immigration to America, participating in the Civil War, and his lumbering and land purchasing career.
American Civil War; John Vogel; Vogel, John; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; wound; immigration; lumber;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-05-08 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated May 8, 1864. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, skirmishes, and the hope that General Ulysses Grant will end the war soon.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Baton Rouge (La.); regimental history; marching; Clinton (La.); Red River (La.);...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-11-08 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated November 8, 1863. In this letter, he details his trip down to Vicksburg (Miss.) on the Steamer John S. Roe, including his accommodations, how the steamer takes on wood, and fellow travelers.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Cairo (Ill.); Memphis (Tenn.); Vicksburg (Miss.); Steamer John S. Roe ; steamer;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-07-30 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 30, 1863. In this letter, he relates his travels as a paroled soldier from Memphis (Tenn.) to a camp in Ohio. He also expresses his desire for a furlough in order to visit Michigan.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Memphis (Tenn.); Cairo (Ill.); Mattoon (Ill.); Terre-Haute (Ind.); Dayton (Ohio);...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-05-25 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis dated month day, year. In this letter, he describes the movements of his regiment, building a bridge across the Red River, military leadership, and finances.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Morganza (La.); Red River (La.); regimental history; bridge; steamers; bayou;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-01-03 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 3, 1864. In this letter, he expresses his enjoyment of writing, laments the postal service, discusses southern society in Louisiana, and describes a Confederate prisoner of war in his...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Plaquemines Parish (La.); Louisiana; postal service; mail; soldier behavior; holiday;...
Civil War Manuscripts

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