Letter from Rebecca Hank to Nan Hank dated August 30, 1861. In this letter, he discusses men preparing to join regiments, community news, family news, finances, and her upcoming wedding.
Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated February 5, 1862. In this letter, he discusses life as a soldier and community news.
American Civil War; McDougall, Robert; Robert McDougall; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; camp life; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; Second Michigan Cavalry;
Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated March 25, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, camp life, and the citizens around New Madrid, Missouri.
American Civil War; McDougall, Robert; Robert McDougall; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; Second Michigan Cavalry; camp life; morale; New Madrid (Mo.); New Madrid (Battle of, 1862);...
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;
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;
Letter from John Forquer to Mack Ewing dated January 9, 1862. In this letter, he discusses life as a soldier.
American Civil War; Forquer, John M.; John M. Forquer; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; camp life; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry;