Letters from William H.H. Cook and Joseph Cook to George H. Cook dated October 7, 1861. In the first letter, William H.H. Cook discusses George's health, visiting family, his furlough, and the status of his regiment. In the second letter, Joesph...
American Civil War; Joseph Cook; Cook, Joesph; George H. Cook; Cook, George H.; Riley (Mich.); illness; furlough; regimental history;
Letter from Amori B. Cook to George H. Cook dated April 1, 1862. In this letter, he discusses the death of William H.H. Cook, making sugar, and the weather.
American Civil War; Amori B. Cook; Cook, Amori B.; George H. Cook; Cook, George H.; Riley (Mich.); death; William H.H. Cook; Cook, William H.H.; Third Michigan Cavalry; 3rd Michigan Cavalry; agriculture; weather;
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...
Letter from Clarence Houseman and William Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated May 25, 1862. In this letter, they discuss the movements of their regiment, their brother's death, farming, and William's opinions of officers.
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; Lawrence (Kan.); regimental history; Jacob...
Letter from William G. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated June 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses his regiments movements, Rebels firing on a boat, capturing a spy, and getting a new Captain.
American Civil War; William G. Houseman; Houseman, William G.; Sally (Houseman) Wheeler; Wheeler, Sally (Houseman); Seventh Kansas Cavalry; 7th Kansas Cavalry; Steamer Estella; Mississippi River; steamer; regimental history; skirmish; spy; Captain;...
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;...
Portrait of Riley Garrett, or Riley Garred, 1864-1865. Ottawa County. Enlisted in company I, Third Infantry, Dec. 18, 1861, at Grand Rapids, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Dec. 18, 1861. Transferred to company I, Fifth Infantry, June 10, 1864. ...
Garrett, Riley ;Riley Garrett; Garred, Riley ;Riley Garred; American Civil War ; ; Third Michigan Infantry ;3rd Michigan Infantry; Fifth Michigan Infantry ;5th Michigan Infantry; Ottawa County (Mich.) ; Grand Rapids (Mich.)
Portrait of Ulrick Thoma, 1862. Riley. Enlisted in company K, Fourteenth Infantry, Jan. 12, 1862, at Riley, for 3 years, age 35. Mustered Feb. 13, 1862. Died of disease at Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 19, 1862. (Descriptive Roll Fourteenth Michigan...
Thoma, Ulrick ;Ulrick Thoma; American Civil War ; ; Fourteenth Michigan Infantry ;14th Michigan Infantry; Riley (Mich.) ; Nashville (Tenn.)