Letter from Harry Albert Potter to his mother dated December 2, 1862. In this letter, he discusses skirmishes with the Confederate Army, food, the status of family and friends serving on the front, and horses.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Sophia Potter; Potter, Sophia; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Nashville (Tenn.); Sergeant; regimental history; food; horse;
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated January 8, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the Battle of Stones River and losing the supply wagon to the Confederates.
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Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated April 20, 1863. In this letter, he discusses his health, finances, his promotion, and Copperheads.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; Sophia Potter; Potter, Sophia; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Murfreesboro (Tenn.); First Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; finances;...
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated December 24, 1863. In this letter, he describes "the rebel yell" and a raid by the Confederate Army.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; Sophia Potter; Potter, Sophia; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Morrison (Tenn.); First Lieutenant; Commissioned Officer; rebel yell;...
Letter from Henry Albert Potter to his family dated May 26, 1865. In this letter, he discusses his impending march to Chattanooga and his discharge.
American Civil War; Henry Albert Potter; Potter, Henry Albert; Edward Potter; Potter, Edward; Sophia Potter; Potter, Sophia; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; Atlanta (Ga.); Captain; Commissioned Officer; discharge;