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;...
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;
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated November 2, 1862. In this letter, he describes the movements of his regiments, the movements of the Confederate Army, and family and community news.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Camp Charleston (W.V.); Kanawha Valley (W.V.); regimental history; Confederate Army;...
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated January 28, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the livestock availability in Louisiana, food prices, and southern society.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Louisiana; soldier life; food; finances; southern society; southern women; Provost...
Photograph of a painting of the Stannard Rock Lighthouse. Located 23 miles southwest of Manitou Island and 55 miles north of Marquette (Mich.) on Lake Superior, c. 1940.
Stannard Rock Lighthouse; Manitou Island (Mich.); Marquette (Mich.); Lake Superior; Marquette County (Mich.); lighthouses
Photograph of a painting of the Stannard Rock Lighthouse. Located 23 miles southwest of Manitou Island and 55 miles north of Marquette (Mich.) on Lake Superior, c. 1950.
Stannard Rock Lighthouse; Manitou Island (Mich.); Marquette (Mich.); Lake Superior; Marquette County (Mich.); lighthouses
Photograph of a painting of the Stannard Rock Lighthouse. Located 23 miles southwest of Manitou Island and 55 miles north of Marquette (Mich.) on Lake Superior, c.1950.
Stannard Rock Lighthouse; Manitou Island (Mich.); Marquette (Mich.); Lake Superior; Marquette County (Mich.); lighthouses
Photograph of a painting of the Stannard Rock Lighthouse. Located 23 miles southwest of Manitou Island and 55 miles north of Marquette (Mich.) on Lake Superior, c. 1950.
Stannard Rock Lighthouse; Manitou Island (Mich.); Marquette (Mich.); Lake Superior; Marquette County (Mich.); lighthouses