Letter from Robert McClung and Rebecca McClung to Nan Ewing dated April 24, 1862. In this letter, they discuss family news, Nan Ewing's recent marriage, and the status of family and friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; McClung, Robert; Robert McClung; Rebecca (Hank) McClung; McClung, Rebecca (Hank); Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Letter from Albert Beard to Mack Ewing dated May 4, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, Confederate prisoners, and life at the fort.
American Civil War; Albert Beard; Beard, Albert; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; 34th Indiana Infantry; Thirty-fourth Indiana Infantry; Confederate Prisoners of War; New Madrid (Mo.); regimental history
Letter from Permilla Arthur to Mack Ewing and Nan Ewing dated November 2, 1862. In this letter, she discusses the status of family members serving on the front.
American Civil War; Arthur, Permilla; Permilla Arthur; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing;
Letter from Permilla Arthur to Mack Ewing dated December 28, 1862. In this letter, she discusses community news and the status of family and friends serving on the front.
American Civil War; Arthur, Permilla; Permilla Arthur; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing;
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated February 12, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his views on the war and the Copperhead Movement, and the status of his son, Gardner Hank, serving on the front.
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 11, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes Grant's army victories, camp celebrations, and African American soldiers.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; camp life; African American Soldiers; Grant, Ulysses S.; American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Nancy...
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated August 27, 1864 through August 28, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses hospital duties, family news, and rejoining his regiment after his stay at the hospital.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Second Michigan Infantry; Fairfax Seminary Hospital (Alexandria,...
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 Christian Bush to his father, Christian Bush, dated March 19, 1863. In this letter, he discusses illnesses in his company, his sentiments about abolitionists and slavery, and community news.
American Civil War; Bush, Christian; Christian Bush; Christian Bush, Sr.; Bush, Sr., Christian; Washington, D.C.; Seventh Michigan Cavalry; 7th Michigan Cavalry; Corporal; illness; abolitionists; slavery; African Americans;
Letter from Christian Bush to George Bush dated April 20, 1863. In this letter, he discusses family news, community news, and advice on hunting turkeys.
American Civil War; Bush, Christian; Christian Bush; Christian Bush, Sr.; Bush, Sr., Christian; Seventh Michigan Cavalry; 7th Michigan Infantry; Washington, D.C.; Corporal; hunting;
Letter from Christian Bush to George Bush dated June 7, 1863. In this letter, he describes finances, the status of his regiment, and his views on African Americans and abolitionists.
American Civil War; Bush, Christian; Christian Bush; Bush, George; George Bush; Seventh Michigan Cavalry; 7th Michigan Cavalry; Washington, D.C.; Corporal; slavery; African Americans; abolitionists; regimental history;
Letter from Frederick or Christian Bush dated October 9, 1863. In this letter, the author describes the status of his regiment and his opinions on the war, slavery, and Abraham Lincoln.
American Civil War; Frederick Bush; Bush, Frederick; Christian Bush; Bush, Christian; George Bush; Bush, George; Seventh Michigan Cavalry; 7th Michigan Cavalry; Corporal; regimental history; Lee, Robert E.; Robert E. Lee; Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln,...