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 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 L. Houseman and William G. Houseman to their sister, Sally Wheeler, dated February 7, 1862. In this letter, they discuss skirmishes, their regiment's movements, food, and the whereabouts of family and friends in the regiment.
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.); skirmish; regimental...
Typed notes from the diary of John Vogel. In this diary, he recounts his immigration to America, participating in the Civil War, and his lumbering and land purchasing career.
American Civil War; John Vogel; Vogel, John; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; wound; immigration; lumber;
Portrait of Edward or Edmund Murphy, 1865. Three Rivers. Entered service in company F, Eleventh Infantry, at reorganization, as Captain age 38. Commissioned March 1, 1865. Mustered March 16, 1865. Resigned Aug. 12, 1865. (Descriptive Roll...
Murphy, Edward ;Edward Murphy; American Civil War ; ; ; Eleventh Michigan Infantry ;11th Michigan Infantry; captain ; Three Rivers (Mich.)
Black and white panoramic photograph from approximately 1910 of Grand Ledge, Michigan. Image includes the newly constructed concrete bridge, which replaced the 1870 iron bridge in 1910.
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Grand River; rivers; bridges; aerial views; cityscapes;
Black and white photograph from approximately 1870 showing the iron bridge crossing the Grand River in Grand Ledge, Michigan. The bridge was constructed to replace a wooden bridge in 1870, and then replaced by a concrete bridge in 1910.
Grand Ledge (Mich.); Eaton County (Mich.); Grand River; bridges; cityscapes; rivers; construction sites