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;...
Portrait of David Blakeslee 1862-1865. Sergeant in the Fourth Michigan Cavalry. From Farmington MI. For further description see (Descriptive Roll Fourth Cavalry Volunteers).
Blakeslee, David;David Blakeslee; American Civil War; ; military officer; ; Fourth Michigan Cavalry;4th Michigan Cavalry; Farmington (Mich.)
Portrait of Sylvester D. Cowles, 1861-1862. Pontiac. Entered service in company D, Tenth Infantry, as Second Lieutenant, June 19, 1861, at Fort Wayne, for 3 years, age 26. Mustered July 31, 1861. State service only. Re-entered service in Tenth...
Cowles, Sylvester D. ;Sylvester D. Cowles; American Civil War ; ; ; Tenth Michigan Infantry ;10th Michigan Infantry; second lieutenant ; adjutant ; Pontiac (Mich.) ; Fort Wayne (Mich.) ; Farmington (Miss.)