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;...
A collection of survey maps of the eastern section of Lake Township and all of Baroda Township in Berrien County, Michigan. The first survey map in this collection details the eastern section of Lake Township and all of Baroda Township and was...
A survey map of Tallmadge Township in Ottawa County, Michigan. While the southern and western township boundaries and subdivisions were measured in 1831, the northern and eastern township lines were measured in 1837, and the northern and eastern...
Letter from William Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated May 22, 1863. In this letter he describes Louisville, Kentucky and discusses family and community news.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Louisville (Ky.);
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard, dated August 17, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment and Grant's comments on his regiment.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Lexington (Ky.); regimental history; Siege of Vicksburg; Ulysses S. Grant;...
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 17, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his impending discharge and his opinions on Jefferson Davis.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; private; Davis, Jefferson F.; Jefferson F. Davis; discharge
A survey map of the eastern half of Stronach Township and a western portion of Norman Township in Manistee County, Michigan, measured in 1838 and 1839.