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MS 61-9: George G. Christman Collection
1863-11-09 Letter from Clarence L. Houseman
Letter from Clarence L. Houseman to his sister, Sally Wheeler, dated November 9, 1863. In this letter, he discusses scouting duty, the status of his regiment and his photograph.
American Civil War; Clarence L. Houseman; Houseman, Clarence L.; Sally (Houseman) Wheeler; Wheeler, Sally (Houseman); Seventh Kansas Cavalry; 7th Kansas Cavalry; Corinth (Miss.); regimental history; scout; photograph;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 61-21: Waldo LaRue Collection
1863-01-18 Letter from George C. Gordon
Letter from George Gordon to his wife, Carrie Gordon, dated January 18, 1863. In this letter, he discusses lodging conditions, the status of his regiment, and the finances of the army.
American Civil War; George C. Gordon; Gordon, George C.; Caroline (Spencer) Gordon; Gordon, Caroline (Spencer); Carrie Gordon; Gordon, Carrie; Captain; Commissioned Officer; Belle Plain (Va.); tent; sleeping conditions; regimental history; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 67-111: Frank L. Vogel Collection
Diary of John Vogel
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;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-30 through 1864-01-03 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated December 30, 1864 through January 3, 1864. In this letter, Ewing discusses his wound and New Year festivities.
2nd Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; New Year's Eve; New Year's Day;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 62-52: Douwe B. Yntema Collection
1863-02-03 Letter from Leonard G. Loomis
Letter from Leonard G. Loomis to Elizabeth Abbott dated February 3, 1863. In this letter, he describes his duties, the availability and cost of food, rumors of a revolution in the north, and the Byron (Mich.) community.
American Civil War; Loomis, Leonard G.; Leonard G. Loomis; Abbott (Loomis), Elizabeth; Elizabeth (Loomis) Abbott; Forty-Second Ohio Infantry; 42nd Ohio Infantry; Provost Guard; health; cooking; food; politics; postal service; mail; Byron (Mich.);...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-07 through 1865-01-09 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated January 7, 1865 through January 9, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses his hope for a discharge, family news, and the weather.
2nd Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Second Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; private; discharge;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 70-57: W. R. Fudge Collection
1861-1863 Diary of James W. Hoffman Transcript
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;...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-05-26 through 1864-05-30 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letters from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 26, 1864 through May 30, 1864. In his letters, Ewing describes his stay in the hospital for dysentery, family members serving in the Civil War, the impending march to Richmond and camp life.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; dysentery; hospital; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; American Civil War; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Richmond (Va.); illness
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-01-11 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated January 11, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses family connections in Baltimore and Alvin Hank.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; private; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-02 through 1865-02-05 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 2, 1865 through February 5, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news and his upcoming transfer to a different hospital.
American Civil War; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; private; hospital;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-13 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated March 13, 1865. In this letter, she discusses her disire for Mack to come home on furlough, her health, and family news.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; furlough;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-04-02 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated April 2, 1865. In this letter, she discusses family news.
American Civil War; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-06-10 Letter from Nan Ewing
Letter from Nan Ewing to Mack Ewing dated June 10, 1865. In this letter, she discusses Mack Ewing's impending discharge.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; discharge
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1857-12-26 Letter from William Arthur
Letter from William Arthur to Mack Ewing dated December 26, 1857. In this letter, he discusses family news and farming.
Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Arthur, William H.; William H. Arthur; agriculture
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-07-02 Letter from Alvin Hank
Letter from Alvin Hank to Lydia Hank dated July 2, 1864. In this letter, Hank discusses his upcoming furlough.
Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin; American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Lydia (Abbott) Hank; Hank, Lydia (Abbott);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-04-09 Letter from Rebecca McNeill
Letter from Rebecca McNeill to Mack Ewing dated April 9 1861. In this letter, she discusses the weather and community news.
Rebecca (Stevens) McNeill; McNeill, Rebecca (Stevens); Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-11-18 Letter from Robert McDougall
Letter from Robert McDougall to Mack Ewing dated November 18, 1861. In this letter, he discusses camp life, morale, and soldier behavior.
American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Cavalry; Second Michigan Cavalry; McDougall, Robert; Robert McDougall; Ewing, Mack; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; camp life; soldier behavior; Camp Benton (St. Louis, Mo.); morale;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1861-12-11 Letter from Ambrose Abbott
Letter from Ambrose Abbott to Alvin Hank dated December 11, 1861. In this letter, he discusses family news and community news.
American Civil War; Abbott, Ambrose; Ambrose Abbott; Alvin Hank; Hank, Alvin;
Civil War Manuscripts

Grand Rapids - "Sweet's Hotel on Campau Square in Grand Rapids, Michigan"
Black and white copy print of a postcard showing an early image of the Pantlind Hotel when it was still known as Sweet's Hotel on Campau Square (now Rosa Parks Circle) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The postcard tells the story of guest Tillie the...
Grand Rapids (Mich.); Kent County (Mich.); Sweet's Hotel (Grand Rapids, Mich.); Pantlind Hotel (Grand Rapids, Mich.); Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (Grand Rapids, Mich.); Campau Square (Grand Rapids, Mich.); Monroe Avenue (Grand Rapids, Mich.); Rosa...
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