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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1863-01-25 Letter from Michael E. Radabaugh
Letter from Michael E. Radabaugh to Mack Ewing dated January 25, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the status of family and friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; Michael E. Radabaugh; Radabaugh, Michael E.; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1863-03-24 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Mack Ewing and Nan Ewing dated March 24, 1863. In this letter, he discusses family news and the death of Mack and Nan Ewing's daughter.
American Civil War; Abbott, Ambrose; Ambrose Abbott; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; infant mortality;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-99: Civil War Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo Barker. In this diary, Barker discusses daily life while stationed around Corinth Mississippi. In the diary he describes witnessing a deserter execution, bringing in Confederate prisoners, battle experiences, and...
American Civil War; Barker, Lorenzo A.; Lorenzo A. Barker; Western Sharpshooters; 66th Illinois Infantry; Sixty-sixth Illinois Infantry; Corinth (Miss.); regimental history; Confederate Prisoners of War; deserters;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 9: C. J. Sherman Collection
1862-01-03 Letter from Samuel Mathews
Letter from Samuel Mathews to his friends dated January 3, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the weather, camp life, and soldier behavior.
American Civil War; Samuel Mathews; Mathews, Samuel; Third Michigan Infantry; 3rd Michigan Infantry; private; camp life; soldier behavior;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 9: C. J. Sherman Collection
1862-01-18 Letter from Samuel Mathews
Letter from Samuel Mathews to his brother and sister dated January 18, 1862. In this letter, he discusses getting his photograph taken, the weather, the status of his regiment and his belief that the war will end soon.
American Civil War; Samuel Mathews; Mathews, Samuel; Third Michigan Infantry; 3rd Michigan Infantry; private; regimental history; morale;
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 2004-23: Bush Family Collection
1864-01-29 Letter from Samuel Willard
Letter from Samuel Willard to Cynthia Bush dated January 29, 1865. In this letter, he discusses agriculture, religion, and his furlough.
American Civil War; Samuel Willard; Willard, Samuel; Cynthia (Willard) Bush; Bush, Cynthia (Willard); 136th New York Infantry; One Hundred and Thirty-sixth New York Infantry; private; agriculture; furlough; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1864-01-01 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father dated January 1, 1864. In this letter, he discusses New Years celebrations and how the war has divided families in the civilian population, and skirmishes with General Wheeler.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Morrison (Tenn.); First Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; New Year's Day; civilians; skirmish;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1864-01-04 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his sister, Amelia Potter, dated January 4, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, the telegraph in camp, the Emancipation Proclamation, the upcoming election of 1864, Davis's call for...
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Amelia Potter; Potter, Amelia; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Morrison (Tenn.); First Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln, Abraham; Ulysses S....
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1863-01-08 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated January 8, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Stones River and losing the supply wagon to the Confederates.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; Sophia Potter; Potter, Sophia; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); First Sergeant; Battle...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865-01-15 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated January 15, 1865. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and visiting the battlefield of Franklin.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Columbia (Tenn.); Captain; Commissioned Officer; regimental history; Battle of Franklin; Franklin, Battle of, Franklin, Tenn., 1864
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-01-01 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated January 1, 1863. In this letter, he describes his new mittens, Christmas dinner, and the Confederate Army.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant Major; Fredericksburg (Va.); mittens; regimental history; Christmas; Confederate...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-01-08 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated January 8, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his portrait.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant Major; Fredericksburg (Va.); portrait; picture; photograph;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1864-01-25 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated January 25, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his injury, and rumors concerning General Burnside.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; furlough; Detroit (Mich.); Ambrose Burnside; Burnside, Ambrose; injury;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
William Barnard Obituary
Obituary of William A. Barnard.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Captain; obituary;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-01-15 Letter from Soloman Kroll
Letter from Soloman Kroll to his father dated Jan 15, 1862. In this letter, he discusses dairy farming and daily life as a soldier.
American Civil War; Soloman Kroll; Kroll, Soloman; Eighth Michigan Infantry; 8th Michigan Infantry; Beaufort (S.C.); Port Royal (S.C.); private; agriculture; camp life;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-01-12 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated January 12, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family and friends enlisting, hunting, and a funeral of a friend.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; Lansing (Mich.); enlistment; hunting; death;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-11-06 through 1864-11-08 Letter from Lib Ewing
Letter from Lib Ewing to Mack Ewing and D.C. Cherington dated November 6, 1864 through November 8, 1864. In this letter, she tells of family news, the upcoming Presidential election, and Copperheads.
Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Cherington, Dewitt Clinton; Dewitt Clinton Cherington; Presidential Election of 1864; Copperhead Movement; Lib Ewing; Ewing,...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1863-01-02 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his father dated January 2, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, care packages, and food.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; Fredericksburg (Va.); regimental history; care package; food;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1863-01-20 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his parents dated January 20, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and the status of family and friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; Fredericksburg (Va.); regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

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