A survey map of Middle Branch Township in Osceola County, Michigan. The township lines were measured in 1837; the subdivision lines were resurveyed in 1856.
A survey map of the middle third of Charlton Township in Otsego County, Michigan. The meridian line, which served as the eastern township boundary, was measured in 1839 along with the other township boundaries. The southern township boundary and...
A survey map of the bottom middle fifth of Grayling Township in Crawford County, Michigan. The township lines were measured in 1839; the subdivision lines were re-surveyed in 1852. Note: the City of Grayling is located around Sections 6, 7, 8, 17,...
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated November 18, 1864. In this letter, Ewing tells of camp life, his joy of having a new son, finances, the weather, and his health.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; camp life;
Letters from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing and John Hank dated November 25, 1864 through November 26, 1864. In the letters, Ewing describes typical food rations and the camp celebration for Thanksgiving. He also discusses family news and his regiment.
2nd Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; Thanksgiving; camp life;
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated January 29, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news, community news, and his desire to be discharged.
American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); private; discharge;
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;...
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated April 6, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his impending furlough and his brother's want of a draft substitute.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); draft substitutes; draft; private; furlough;
Letter from T.C. Radabaugh and Andy Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 10, 1865. In this letter, he discusses soldier life, finances, and the status of family and friends on the front.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Andrew Adam Ewing; Andy Ewing; Ewing, Andrew Adam; Ewing, Andy; Radabaugh, T.C.; Radabaugh, Thomas C.; Thomas C. Radabaugh; T.C. Radabaugh; private;...
Letter from Mary Ann Ewing to Mack Ewing dated February 26, 1865. In this letter, she discusses smallpox and family news.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mary Ann (Fitzsimmons); Mary Ann (Fitzsimmons) Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; smallpox; illness