1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo Barker. In this diary, Barker discusses daily life while stationed around Corinth Mississippi. In the diary he describes witnessing a deserter execution, bringing in Confederate prisoners, battle experiences, and...
American Civil War; Barker, Lorenzo A.; Lorenzo A. Barker; Western Sharpshooters; 66th Illinois Infantry; Sixty-sixth Illinois Infantry; Corinth (Miss.); regimental history; Confederate Prisoners of War; deserters;
1865 diary of Henry A. Potter. In this diary, he describes daily life, the status of his regiment, and the capture of Jefferson Davis.
American Civil War; Potter, Henry Albert; Henry Albert Potter; Fourth Michigan Cavalry; 4th Michigan Cavalry; Sergeant; Second Lieutenant; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Gravelly Springs (Ala.); Louisville (Ky.); Jefferson F. Davis; Davis,...
Letter from William Barnard to Ellen Barnard dated October 9, 1862. In this letter, he describes the status of his regiment, food, and camp life.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; Sergeant; Pleasant Valley (Md.); regimental history; food; camp life; Harpers Ferry (Va.)
Letter from William A. Barnard to his sister, Ellen Barnard, dated August 3, 1863. In this letter, he discusses sulpher springs around Crab Orchard, Kentucky, the sieges of Vicksburg and Jackson, and his desire for a furlough.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Ellen Barnard; Barnard, Ellen; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Crab Orchard (Ky.); sulfur springs; Siege of Vicksburg; Siege of Jackson; furlough;...
Letter from George L. Daniels to Arza Bartholomew, dated January 8, 1863. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, marching, rations, looting, the weather, and the reasons for the war.
American Civil War; Arza Bartholomew; Bartholomew, Arza; George L. Daniels; Daniels, George L; Fifty-third Illinois Infantry; 53rd Illinois Infantry; Twenty-first Michigan Infantry; 21st Michigan Infantry; Holly Springs (Miss.); regimental history;...
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...
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 Michael Shoemaker, post war, c.1875. Jackson. Entered service in Thirteenth Infantry, as Colonel. Commissioned Jan. 28, 1862. Mustered Feb. 1, 1862. Taken prisoner at Tyree Springs, Tenn., Sept. 7, 1862. Exchanged at Richmond,...
Shoemaker, Michael ;Michael Shoemaker; American Civil War ; ; ; Thirteenth Michigan Infantry ;13th Michigan Infantry; colonel ; Jackson (Mich.) ; Tyree Springs (Tenn.)
Portrait of likely William M. Greene, 1862-1863. Lansing. Enlisted in company A, Twentieth Infantry, as Sergeant, Aug. 9, 1862 at Lansing, for 3 years, age 22. Mustered aug. 18, 1862. First Sergeant Oct. 2, 1862. Discharged to accept promotion...
Greene, William M. ;William M. Greene; American Civil War ; ; noncommissioned officer ; ; Twentieth Michigan Infantry ;20th Michigan Infantry; sergeant ; first sergeant ; second lieutenant ; Lansing (Mich.) ; Mill Springs National Cemetery
Portrait of Michael Shoemaker, Senator, in post war, 1885. Jackson. Entered service in Thirteenth Infantry, as Colonel. Commissioned Jan. 28, 1862. Mustered Feb. 1, 1862. Taken prisoner at Tyree Springs, Tenn., Sept. 7, 1862. Exchanged at...
Shoemaker, Michael ;Michael Shoemaker; American Civil War ; ; ; Thirteenth Michigan Infantry ;13th Michigan Infantry; colonel ; Jackson (Mich.) ; Tyree Springs (Tenn.)
Portrait of Michael Shoemaker, 1862-1863. Jackson. Entered service in Thirteenth Infantry, as Colonel. Commissioned Jan. 28, 1862. Mustered Feb. 1, 1862. Taken prisoner at Tyree Springs, Tenn., Sept. 7, 1862. Exchanged at Richmond, Va., Sept....
Shoemaker, Michael ;Michael Shoemaker; American Civil War ; ; ; Thirteenth Michigan Infantry ;13th Michigan Infantry; colonel ; Jackson (Mich.) ; Tyree Springs (Tenn.)