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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 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1862-09-07 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William Barnard to Stephan A. Bernard dated September 7, 1862. In this letter, he discusses Fort Lyon, the status of his regiment, his expected promotion, and finances.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Fort Lyon (Va.); Alexandria (Va.); Sergeant; regimental history; promotion; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1865-02-06 Letter from Emma Shepard
Letter from Emma Shepard to Sarah Lyons dated February 6, 1865. In this letter, she discusses the death of David Lyons.
American Civil War; Emma Shepard; Shepard, Emma; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; David W. Lyons; Lyons, David W.; death;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1865-04-17 Letter from Emma Shepard
Letter from Emma Shepard to Sarah Lyons dated April 17, 1865. In this letter, she discusses the war and the death of David Lyons.
American Civil War; Emma Shepard; Shepard, Emma; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; David W. Lyons; Lyons, David W.; death;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1865-02-06 Letter from Emma Shepard
Letter from Emma Shepard to Sarah Lyons dated February 6, 1865. In this letter, she discusses visiting, courting, singing school, and her sister.
American Civil War; Emma Shepard; Shepard, Emma; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; courting; singing school; music;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
Ellsworth Avenger
Lyrics to Ellsworth Avenger.
American Civil War; Ellsworth Avenger; music; poems; song lyrics;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
Ellsworth Avenger transcript
Lyrics to Ellsworth Avenger.
American Civil War; Ellsworth Avenger; music; poems; song lyrics;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1862-01-15 Letter from Samuel Lyons
Letter from Samuel Lyons to his parents dated January 15, 1862. In this letter, he discusses enlisting, going south, farming, and finances.
American Civil War; Samuel Lyons; Lyons, Samuel; First Michigan Lancers; 1st Michigan Lancers; Detroit (Mich.); enlistment; agriculture; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1864-01-20 Letter from Carrie Shepard
Letter from Carrie Shepard to Sarah Lyons dated June 20, 1864. In this letter she discusses visiting, teaching school, chores, and a horseback ride.
American Civil War; Carrie Shepard; Shepard, Carrie; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; chores; education; horse;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1862-01-26 Letter from David and Abby Lyons
Letter from to David and Abby Lyons to Sarah Lyons dated January 26, 1862. In this letter they discuss finances and deaths and illnesses of family and friends.
American Civil War; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; David W. Lyons; Lyons, David W.; Abby Lyons; Lyons, Abby; death; illness; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1864-02-23 Letter from Emma and Carrie Shepard
Letter from Emma and Carrie Shepard to Sarah Lyons dated February 23, 1864. In this letter, they discuss David Lyons, their father, Samuel Shepard's, enlistment, and the possibility of teaching school.
American Civil War; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; Emma Shepard; Shepard, Emma; Carrie Shepard; Shepard, Carrie; enlistment; education; Shepard, Samuel J.; Samuel J. Shepard; Fifth Michigan Infantry; 5th Michigan Infantry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1862-10-16 Letter from David W. Lyons
Letter from David Lyons to his sister, Sarah Lyons, dated October 16, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, illness, morale, finances, and tobacco.
American Civil War; David W. Lyons; Lyons, David W.; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; Twenty-second Michigan Infantry; 22nd Michigan Infantry; Covington (Ky.); regimental history; illness; morale; finances; tobacco;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1865-02-29 Letter from Sarah Lyons
Letter from Sarah Lyons to her cousin, Mary Lyons, dated February 29, 1865. In this letter, she discusses her brother, Jesse Lyons, her brother, Samuel Lyons, and photographs.
American Civil War; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; Mary Lyons; Lyons, Mary; Jesse Lyons; Lyons, Jesse; Samuel Lyons; Lyons, Samuel; photograph;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-39: Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
Sarah Lyon Wright Papers
1864-03-09 S.C. Wessells
Letter from S.C. Wessells to Sarah Lyons dated March 9, 1864. In this letter he discusses the whereabouts of Jesse Lyons and William Jefferds.
American Civil War; Wessells, S.C.; S.C. Wessells; Sarah Lyons; Lyons, Sarah; Timbuctoo (Calif.); Jesse Lyons; Lyons, Jesse; William Jefferds; Jefferds, William;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 69-110: Cook Family Collection
1862-07-14 Letter from A. Lyon
Letter from A. Lyon to George H. Cook dated July 14, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family and community news.
American Civil War; George H. Cook; Cook, George H.; A. Lyon; Lyon, A.;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 60-7: Theodore G. Foster collection
1862-01-15 Walter B. Morrison
Letter from Walter B. Morrison to Charles Lyon dated January 15, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances.
American Civil War; Walter B. Morrison; Morrison, Walter B.; Charles D. Lyon; Lyon, Charles D.; Third Michigan Infantry; 3rd Michigan Infantry; Washington, D.C.; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 60-7: Theodore G. Foster collection
1862-05-04 Invoice of Stores
Invoice of stores for company K, Third Michigan Cavalry dated May 4, 1862. Penned by Charles D. Lyon.
American Civil War; Third Michigan Infantry; 3rd Michigan Infantry; Charles D. Lyon; Lyon, Charles D.; invoice; supplies; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 60-7: Theodore G. Foster collection
1863-10-29 Special Order Number 493
Special order requesting the presence of Charles D. Lyon and E.B. Alexander dated October 29, 1863.
American Civil War; Third Michigan Cavalry; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Charles D. Lyon; Lyon, Charles D.; E.B. Alexander; Alexander, E.B.;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 60-7: Theodore G. Foster collection
1862-01-02 Letter from Brady E. Backus
Letter from Brady E. Backus to Charles D. Lyon dated January 1, 1862. In this letter, he discusses finances.
American Civil War; Third Michigan Cavalry; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Brady E. Backus; Backus, Brady E.; Charles D. Lyon; Lyon, Charles D.; Detroit (Mich.); finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1862-11-02 Letter from George C. Gordon
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated November 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his regiment's movements and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Purcellville (Va.);
Civil War Manuscripts

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