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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-07-03 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated July 3, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes his duties at City Point Hospital and the status of family and friends on the front.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Ewing, Nan; Henry McKendree Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; City Point Hospital (Hopewell, Va.); hospital; Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank)...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1863-02-12 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated February 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his views on the war and the Copperhead Movement, and the status of his son, Gardner Hank, serving on the front.
American Civil War; Ambrose Abbott; Abbott, Ambrose; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; Copperhead Movement; morale; northern peace movement;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 56-22: Alpheus Wood Collection
1906 Julia Wood Obituary
Obituary of Julia (Kenyon) Wood, widow of Abram R. Wood.
Julia (Kenyon) Wood; Wood, Julia (Kenyon); obituary; death; burial; Sturgis (Mich.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1864-07-12 Letter from Lorenzo Button and Frank Button
Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated July 12, 1864. In this letter, he discusses Frank Button's injured leg. An accompanying note from Frank tells his mother of his injury.
American Civil War; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; musician; private; Marietta (Ga.); injury; hospital;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1907-09-10 Letter from J. F. Button
Letter from John F. Button to Mrs. Frank Button dated September 10, 1907. In this letter, he discusses the family genealogy.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; John F. Button; Button, John F.; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; musician; genealogy;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1907-09-22 Letter from J. F. Button
Letter from John F. Button to Mrs. T.F. Biglin dated September 22, 1907. In this letter, he discusses the family genealogy.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; John F. Button; Button, John F.; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; musician;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1862-08-05 Letter from Frank Button and Lorenzo Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated August 5, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's health and photographs. Lorenzo Button finishes the letter.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; private; Tuscumbia (Ala.); photograph;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1862-11-12 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated November 10 and 12, 1862. In this letter, he discusses fortifications around Nashville, his father's health, the mail, becoming a drummer, and finances.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Nashville (Tenn.); regimental history; mail; postal service; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1862-12-20 Letter from Frank Button and Lorenzo Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated December 20, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances and playing a dulcimer. An accompanying letter from Lorenzo Button describes finances and his desire to see his family.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; private; Nashville (Tenn.); finances; dulcimer;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1862-12-26 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated December 26, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his father's health, finances, his health, mules, and receiving the newspaper.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; finances; mules; newspaper;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1862-12-27 Letter from Lorenzo Button
Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated December 27, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his hopes of receiving frequent letters and the Confederate encampment at Mufreesboro, Tenn. He also included a poem he wrote to his...
American Civil War; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; private; Nashville (Tenn.); Confederate Army; poems;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-01-20 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated January 20, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his father, looting, the cost of food, and his drumming schedule.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Nashville (Tenn.); looting; finances; food; drum;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-01-30 Letter from Lorenzo Button
Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated January 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses missing his family and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; private; Nashville (Tenn.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-02-10 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated February 10, 1863. In this letter, he discusses food, cooking, and soldiers passing through the area. He also includes a drawing of a soldier's tent.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Nashville (Tenn.); food; cooking; drawing; tent;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-03-16 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated March 16, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, drowning a Confederate pontoon bridge, marching, and his orders to carry the wounded. He also includes a drawing...
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Nashville (Tenn.); bridge; regimental history; Confederate Army; drawing; cannon;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-04-29 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated April 29, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Brentwood (Tenn.); regimental history; drum; Confederate Army;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-06-31 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated June 31, 1863. In this letter, he discusses celebrating the 4th of July, finances, and food.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Nashville (Tenn.); Fourth of July; celebration; finances; food;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-07-18 Letter from Lorenzo Button
Letter from Lorenzo Button to his wife, Rebecca Button, dated July 18, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his hope of seeing his family again and the status of his regiment.
American Civil War; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; private; Nashville (Tenn.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1863-08-23 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated August 23, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his father and family.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Franklin (Tenn.); regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
1864-05-01 Letter from Frank Button
Letter from Frank Button to his mother, Rebecca Button, dated May 1, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his health and cooking for the company. Because the writing is so faded, a grayscale scan is included in the after the original.
American Civil War; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Rebecca Button; Button, Rebecca; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; Musician; Nashville (Tenn.); cooking; food; illness;
Civil War Manuscripts

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