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MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1862-10-17 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated October 17, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his impressions of Louisville, Ky., and his conversation with a Confederate prisoner regarding General Braxton Braggs...
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Sergeant; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Crab Orchard (Ky.); regimental history; Louisville (Ky.); Confederate Prisoners of War; Braxton...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1862-10-24 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to Henry and Debbie dated October 24, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his stay in the hospital for jaundice, the status of his regiment, Confederate Prisoners of War, visiting the battlefield at Perryville, and...
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; New Market (Ky.); Sergeant; hospital; illness; jaundice; regimental history; Bacon, John H.; John H. Bacon; Confederate Prisoners of War;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-05-14 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Mason, dated May 14, 1863. In this letter, he discusses a skirmish at Horse Shoe Bend, Kentucky.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Columbia (Ky.); Horse Shoe Bend (Ky.); regimental history; skirmish;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-121: Grace Dunham Collection
1863-03-30 Letter from Alphonso Crane
Letter from Alphonso Crane to his father, William Crane, dated March 30, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, his impressions of Louisville, the camp, spies, and visiting Harpers Ferry.
American Civil War; Alphonso D. Crane; Crane, Alphonso D.; William Crane; Crane, William; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Bardstown (Ky.); regimental history; Louisville (Ky.); spy; camp; Harpers Ferry (Va.); John Brown;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-10-10 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated October 10, 1862. In this letter, he discusses a skirmish, scouting, local citizens, and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Louisville (Ky.); skirmish; scout; civilians; Battle...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 89-535: Henry Albert Potter Collection
1865 Civil War Diary of Henry Albert Potter
1865 diary of Henry A. Potter. In this diary, he describes daily life, the status of his regiment, and the capture of Jefferson Davis.
American Civil War; Potter, Henry Albert; Henry Albert Potter; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Sergeant; Second Lieutenant; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Gravelly Springs (Ala.); Louisville (Ky.); Jefferson F. Davis; Davis,...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous manuscript collection
Ulysses S. Grant
1864-01-08 Letter from Ulysses S. Grant
Letter from General Ulysses S. Grant to Major General Halleck dated January 8, 1864. In the letter he discusses General Foster's need for supplies (particularly clothing) and orders to attack General Longstreet.
The date on the letter...
American Civil War; Ulysses S. Grant; Grant, Ulysses S.; Henry Wager Halleck; Halleck, Henry Wager; John Gray Foster; Foster, John Gray; general; supplies; clothes; orders; Knoxville (Tenn.); Barlowsville (Ky.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-09-10 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated September 10, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances, arriving in Covington, Kentucky, the train ride, food, parades, and camp life.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Camp Sigel (Ionia, Mich.); Covington (Ky.); finances;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-09-19 Letter from Arza Bartholomew
Letter from Arza Bartholomew to his wife, Frank Bartholomew, dated September 19, 1862. In this letter, he discusses traveling on a steamer, skirmishes, Confederate battle strategies.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; Frances Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frances; Frank Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Frank; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Indianapolis (Ind.); steamer; skirmish; Confederate...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2004-23: Bush Family Collection
1863-05-15 Letter from Edwin A. Bush
Letter from Edwin Bush dated May 15, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Columbia, Kentucky, and religion.
American Civil War; Edwin A. Bush; Bush, Edwin A.; 17th Michigan Infantry; Seventeenth Michigan Infantry; private; regimental history; Columbia (Ky.); religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1864-12-20 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated December 20, 1864. In this letter, he discusses horses.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Louisville (Ky.); Captain; Commissioned Officer; horse;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1862-10-27 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated October 27, 1862. In this letter, he tells of his stay in the hospital for jaundice and the weather.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; New Market (Ky.); First Sergeant; hospital; illness; jaundice;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-05-11 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Emily Barnard, dated May 11, 1863. In this letter, he discusses General Morgan, his surroundings, and his promotion.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Emily Barnard; Barnard, Emily; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Ky.; Kentucky; John Hunt Morgan; Morgan, John Hunt; nature; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-03-28 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated March 28, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, the citizens of Louisville, and his trip from Virginia to Kentucky.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Louisville (Ky.); regimental history; civilians;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-04-13 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Barnard dated April 13, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Kentuckians views of Potomac troupes, runaway slaves, his desire for a furlough, Copperheads, and his...
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Lebanon (Ky.); regimental history; battle strategy; civilians; slavery;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-05-22 Letter from William Barnard
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.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-06-02 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Emily Barnard, dated June 2, 1863. In this letter, he discusses Au Sable Forks, New York, Kentucky civilians, Grass Lake, Michigan, General Morgan, and his orders to march.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Emily Barnard; Barnard, Emily; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Columbia (Ky.); Au Sable Forks (N.Y.); civilians; Grass Lake (Mich.); John Hunt...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-08-03 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated August 3, 1863. In this letter, he discusses sulpher springs around Crab Orchard, Kentucky, the sieges of Vicksburg and Jackson, and his desire for a furlough.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Crab Orchard (Ky.); sulfur springs; Siege of Vicksburg; Siege of Jackson; furlough;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-08-17 Letter from William Barnard
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;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-08-20 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen A. Barnard dated August 20, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his family's move to Michigan and the draft.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Crab Orchard (Ky.);Michigan; draft; Conscription Act of 1863;
Civil War Manuscripts

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