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MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1862-04-06 Letter from Caleb Hank
Letter from Caleb Hank to Alvin Hank, Lydia Hank, and Nan Hank dated April 6, 1862. In this letter, he discusses family news, community news, and farming.
American Civil War; Caleb Hank; Hank, Caleb; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; Hank, Lydia (Abbott); Lydia (Abbott) Hank; Nan Hank; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Hank, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); agriculture
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-01-08 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen Barnard, dated January 8, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his portrait.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant Major; Fredericksburg (Va.); portrait; picture; photograph;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1862-08-28 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his brother dated August 28, 1862. In this letter, he discusses getting his picture taken and enlisting.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; Jackson (Mich.); picture; portrait; photograph; enlistment;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1864-03-28 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his parents dated March 28, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment and getting his picture taken.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; Cincinnati (Ohio); photograph; portrait; picture;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-24: Gordon Smith Collection
1864-04-07 Letter from Jerome Kroll
Letter from Jerome Kroll to his parents dated April 7, 1864. In this letter, he discusses getting his picture taken.
American Civil War; Jerome Kroll; Kroll, Jerome; 20th Michigan Infantry; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; private; Cincinnati (Ohio); photograph; portrait; picture;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 56-6: Gladys Niles Halbert Collection
1864-04-29 Letter from Daniel Halbert
Letter from Daniel Halbert to his cousin, Maria Halbert, dated April 29, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his photograph and his whereabouts.
American Civil War; Daniel Halbert; Halbert, Daniel; Maria Halbert; Halbert, Maria; Sixth Michigan Infantry; 6th Michigan Infantry; private; Kalamazoo (Mich.); photograph; portrait; picture; regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-01-15 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 15, 1863. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, his experience on Provost Guard and the prisoners in care of his regiment. He also expresses his feelings for...
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Arkansas River (Ark.); Steamer Empress; steamer; Vicksburg (Miss.); regimental...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-09-13 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated September 13, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his experience as a paroled soldier, expresses his desire to return to his regiment, and offers his advice on family and community issues.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Dover (Ohio); Ohio; Byron (Mich.); Union Prisoners of War; parole; picture; photograph; portrait
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-01-11 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 11, 1863. In this letter, he relates how he came to give Elizabeth his picture, describes his work as a teacher, and discusses community news from Byron (Mich.).
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Byron (Mich.); courting; picture; photograph; portrait; education
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1862-07-13 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated July 13, 1862. In this letter, he thanks Elizabeth for sending her picture, discusses the status of his regiment, and inquires about community news.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Cumberland Mountains; Cumberland Gap; Kentucky; picture; photograph; portrait;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott in which he discusses getting his picture taken. The letter is undated but most likely written at the beginning of Loomis's service in 1860.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; picture; portrait; photograph
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-11-18 Letter from Permelia Arthur
Letter from Permilia Arthur and William Arthur to Enoch Ewing and Susannah Ewing dated November 18, 1861. In this letter, they discuss family news and community news.
American Civil War; Arthur, Permilla; Permilla Arthur; Arthur, William H.; William H. Arthur; Enoch Ewing; Susannah (Radabaugh) Ewing; Ewing, Enoch; Ewing, Susannah (Radabaugh);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-12-21 Letter from Robert McDougall
Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated December 21, 1861. In this letter, he discusses the weather, Confederate prisoners, and community news.
American Civil War; McDougall, Robert; Robert McDougall; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Confederate Prisoners of War; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; Second Michigan Cavalry;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-12-04 Letter from Robert T. Carey
Letter from Robert T. Carey to Mack Ewing dated December 4, 1861. In this letter, he discusses his enthusiasm for the war, being elected a bugler, and his fondness for Michigan.
American Civil War; Carey, Robert T.; Robert T. Carey; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; morale; 5th U.S. Cavalry; Fifth U.S. Cavalry; bugle; bugler;
Civil War Manuscripts

02nd Michigan Infantry - page 156A
This volume follows the Michigan volunteers in the Second 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; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry
Michigan Civil War Volunteer Registries

Lett, Aquilla
Lett, Aquilla. Paw Paw. Enlisted in company K, Thirteenth Infantry, Sept. 1, 1864, at Lafayette, for 1 year, age 35. Mustered Sept. 1, 1864. Discharged at Washington, D.C., June 8, 1865. Died Feb. 20, 1902. Buried at Hicks, Mich.
Civil War Photographs

Bacon, Cyrus
Bacon, Cyrus. Detroit. Entered service in Seventh Infantry, at organization, as Assistant Surgeon, Aug. 16, 1861, age 24. Commissioned Aug. 16, 1861. Mustered Aug. 22, 1861. Resigned May 6, 1862. Assistant Surgeon U.S.A., April 16, 1862. Brevet...
Civil War Photographs

Miniature portrait of young boy
Minature portrait of young boy, suit and tie, freckles, no mat, no case.
Tintype; Boys
Early Photography

Small portrait of young man
Small portrait of young man, hat, shirt, tie and wide lapeled suit. Oval gilt mat with geometric designs stamped outside of edge, no case.
Tintype; Man
Early Photography

Double portrait
Double portrait of unknown man and woman, she's wearing a bonnet on head, beautiful crocheted collar with cameo, he is dressed in high collar white shirt, vest, coat, and tie. On plain glass, backing peeling away; mats are oval gilt with scroll...
Ambrotype; Woman; Man
Early Photography

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