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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-30 through 1864-01-03 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated December 30, 1864 through January 3, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses his wound and New Year festivities.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; New Year's Eve; New Year's Day;
Civil War Manuscripts

Detroit Club march / composed by Charles L. van Baar
4 p. of music ; 36 cm.
Alger, R. A. (Russell Alexander), 1836-1907 -- Portraits; Detroit Club (Mich.) -- Songs and music; Marches (Piano); Piano music
Music of Michigan

Wreck of the Alpena / words partly arranged & music by D.H. Campbell
1 score (5 p.) ; 36 cm.
Alpena (Mich.) -- Songs and music; Piano music; Songs with piano
Music of Michigan

MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1862-03-22 Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman
Letter from Clarence L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated March 22, 1862. In this letter, Clarence describes his regiment's movements, nearby Native Americans, horses, peddlers, supplies, stealing and John...
American Civil War; Clarence L. Houseman; Houseman, Clarence L.; William G. Houseman; Houseman, William G.; Sally (Houseman) Wheeler; Wheeler, Sally (Houseman); Seventh Kansas Cavalry; 7th Kansas Cavalry; Humboldt (Kan.); regimental history; Native...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 56-6: Gladys Niles Halbert Collection
1862-09-21 Letter from Daniel Halbert
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated September 21, 1862. In this letter, he discusses receiving a new uniform, the status of his regiment, the brass band, and food.
American Civil War; Daniel Halbert; Halbert, Daniel; Maria Halbert; Halbert, Maria; Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; private; New Orleans (La.); clothes; uniform; regimental history; brass band; band; music; food;
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 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1865-04-15 Letter from Emily Barnard
Letter from Emily Barnard to her sister, Ellen Barnard, dated April 15, 1865. In this letter, she discusses a visit from her brother, William A. Barnard, the assassination of President Lincoln, and courting.
American Civil War; Emily Barnard; Barnard, Emily; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Groton (Mass.); William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; "Richmond has Fallen"; Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln, Abraham; courting; music;
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 91-480 Henry Albert Potter Collection
1863-05-17 Letter from Henry Albert Potter
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his father, Edward Potter, dated May 17, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his opinion article in the newspaper, the Conscription Act, the company band, an amputation, and the death of a friend.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); First Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; Conscription Act of 1863; band; music; death;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-57: W. R. Fudge Collection
1861-1863 Diary of James W. Hoffman Transcript
1861-1863 Diary transcript of James W. Hoffman. In this diary, he discusses joining his regiment, riding on the railroad, soldier life, picket duty, dress parades, illnesses, riding a steamboat, his horse, skirmishes, visiting locals, African...
American Civil War; Hoffman, James W.; James W. Hoffman; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; Third Michigan Cavalry; enlistment; railroad; soldier life; picket duty; dress parade; illness; health; steamer; horse; skirmish; civilians; African Americans; slavery;...
Civil War Manuscripts

'Flight and Capture of Jeff Davis' (sheet music)
Photograph of the sheet music cover for 'Flight and Capture of Jeff Davis' composed by Wolf Erine and published by J. Henry Wittemore of Detroit (Mich.).
American Civil War; Jefferson Davis; Davis Jefferson; Wolf Erine; Erine, Wolf; J. Henry Whittemore; Whittemore, J. Henry; Detroit (Mich.); song; sheet music
Civil War Photographs

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-10-26 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 26, 1863. In this letter, he describes camp life and expresses his growing attachment to Elizabeth.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Camp Chase (Ohio); Columbus (Ohio); camp; camp life; music; morale; courting
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-09-29 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated September 29, 1863. In this letter, he describes camp life at Camp Chase as a paroled union soldier, expresses his desire to return to his regiment and his anxiety regarding the status of the...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Columbus (Ohio); Camp Chase (Ohio); camp; camp life; Cumberland Gap; Union Army;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1860-10-28 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated October 28, 1860. In this letter, he discusses regimental orders, camp life, soldier behavior, and his promises to take care of himself.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; orders; camp life; alcohol; music; soldier behavior
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-02-24 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 24, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, soldier life, the Provost Guard.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Plaquemines Parish (La.); Provost Guard; drills; sailing; music; dancing; Confederate...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1864-01-13 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 13, 1864. In this letter, he details the role of the Provost Guard in the military and describes several prisoners.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Plaquemines Parish (La.); Provost Guard; Union Prisoners of War; Confederate Prisoners...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-3: Julia Button Naylor Collection
Lyrics to "The Homespun Dress" by Carrie Belle Sinclair
Lyrics to "The Homespun Dress" transcribed by either Lorenzo Button or Frank Button.
American Civil War; Lorenzo D. Button; Button, Lorenzo D.; Frank H. Button; Button, Frank H.; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry; 14th Michigan Infantry; private; musician; poems; "The Homespun Dress"; music; Carrie Belle Sinclair; Sinclair, Carrie Belle;
Civil War Manuscripts

'Abraham Lincoln's Funeral March' (sheet music)
Photograph of the sheet music cover for 'Abraham Lincoln's Funeral March, Dedicated to the People of the United States' composed by W. J. Rob John and published by J. Henry Wittemore in Detroit (Mich.).
American Civil War; President of the United States; Abraham Lincoln, Assissination; W. J. Rob John; John, Rob W. J.; J. Henry Wittemore; Wittemore, J. Henry; Detroit (Mich.); song; sheet music
Civil War Photographs

14th Michigan Infantry - Page 019
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Fourteenth Michigan Infantry. The series is a compilation of the military history of each soldier of the Civil War who was a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of enlistment.
American Civil War; Regimental Histories; Soldiers; 14th Michigan Infantry; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry;
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

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