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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-17 Letter from Caleb Hank
Letter from Caleb Hank to Enoch Ewing dated December 17, 1864. In this letter, Hank discusses family news, farm news, and Copperheads.
American Civil War; Caleb Hank; Hank, Caleb; Ewing, Enoch; Enoch Ewing; Copperhead Movement; northern peace movement;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1863-03-23 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated March 23, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the baby's health, politics in the North, his opinions on deserters, a grand review with General Rosecrans, skirmishes, finances, and...
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); baby; health; whooping cough;...
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 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-01 Letter from Enoch Ewing
Letter from Enoch Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 1, 1865. In this letter, he discusses Mack Ewing's wound, Alvin Hank, family news, and finances.
American Civil War; Enoch Ewing; Ewing, Enoch; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Hank, Alvin; Alvin Hank; wound;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-02-11 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 11, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status and movements of his regiment, the Siege of Vicksburg, Provost Guard duty, and his opinions on courting.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Vicksburg (Miss.); Siege of Vicksburg; Young's Point (La.); Steamer Henry Clay;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-03-01 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated March 1, 1863. In this letter, he contrasts the civil war and Christian Warfare, discusses soldier morale, and Elizabeth's school.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Christian Warfare; religion; enlistment; education; courting
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-05-24 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated May 24, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Grand Gulf and describes his experience in Battle of Thompson's Hill during which he was wounded in the left arm. He also talks about...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Battle of Grand Bulf; Battle of Thompson's Hill; regimental history; battlefield;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-15 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's wound, family news, the baby, and her sentiments about the war.
American Civil War; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; wound; morale;
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 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-15 Letter from James Leander Ewing and Lib Ewing
Letter from James Leander Ewing and Lib Ewing to Mack Ewing dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, they discuss Mack Ewing's wound, farming, finances, family news, and religion.
American Civil War; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Lib; Lib Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, James Leander; James Leander Ewing; agriculture; wound; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-15 Letter from D.C. Cherington and Andy Ewing
Letter from Andy Ewing and D. C. Cherington to Mack Ewing dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, they describe their battle experiences and community news.
American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Cherington, D.C.; Cherington, Dewitt Clinton; D.C. Cherington; Dewitt Clinton Cherington; Ewing, Andy; Andy...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-19 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 19, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses prostitutes visiting the hospital, his desire for a discharge, prayer meetings, and smallpox outbreaks in the hospital.
American Civil War; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; private; Prostitutes; Satterlee U.S.A....
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-27 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 27, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses religion and family news.
American Civil War; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; private; prayer meetings; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-23 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 23, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses joining the Sons of Temperance, family news, and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; private; Sons of Temperance; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-29 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 29, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news, community news, and her desire for Mack Ewing to come home.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; furlough
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-05-17 Letter from Mack Ewing
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
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-05-22 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 22, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his discharge and coming home.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; private; discharge
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-15 Letter from Catherine Arthur
Letter from Catherine Arthur to Mack Ewing dated March 15, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's wound and family news.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Arthur, Catherine (Radabaugh); Catherine (Radabaugh) Arthur; wound;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-06-16 through 1865-06-20 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 16, 1865 through June 20, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his impending discharge.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; private; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-06-23 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated June 23, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses a minor wound, his stay in the hospital, and the health of his friends and family serving with him.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; American Civil War; wound; City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.); hospital; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Henry McKendree Ewing; Nancy...
Civil War Manuscripts

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