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MS 59-18: H.W. Winder Collection
1863-10-04 Letter from Eugene Joseph Stocking
Letter from Eugene Stocking to his parents dated October 4, 1863. In this letter, he describes his battlefield experiences at Kelly's Ford, Middleburg, Upperville, Williamsport, Boonsboro, Manassas Gap, and Brady Station. He also discusses...
American Civil War; Eugene Joseph Stocking; Stocking, Eugene Joseph; First U.S. Cavalry; 1st U.S. Cavalry; Battle of Kelly's Ford; Kelly's Ford, Battle of, Va., 1863; Battle of Middleburg; skirmish; regimental history; death; fences; Battle of...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-21: Erma Reaume Collection
1863-09-01 Promotion Certificate for Joseph Elder
Promotion Certificate for Joseph Elder dated September 1, 1863. He was promoted to Corporal.
American Civil War; Joseph Elder; Elder, Joseph; 11th U.S. Infantry; Eleventh U.S. Infantry; promotion; Corporal;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 58-21: Erma Reaume Collection
1864-11-17 Promotion Certificate for Joseph Elder
Promotion Certificate for Joseph Elder dated November 17, 1864. He was promoted to Sergeant Major.
American Civil War; Joseph Elder; Elder, Joseph; 11th U.S. Infantry; Eleventh U.S. Infantry; promotion; Sergeant Major;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1864-02-17 Letter from William Cole
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated February 17, 1864. In this letter, he discusses the status of his regiment, praying, and the status of friends in his regiment.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; private; Yorktown (Va.); regimental history; religion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1864-06-20 Letter from William Cole
Letter from William G. Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated June 20, 1864. In this letter, he discusses his regiment's movements, the status of friends in the company, and his promotion to Sergeant.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Petersburg (Va.); regimental history; promotion;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1864-12-30 Letter from William Cole
Letter from William G. Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated December 30, 1864. In this letter, he discusses duty on a steamer, the attack on Fort Fisher, and missing his family.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Fort Fisher Expeditions; Fort Fisher (N.C.); steamer;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1865-03-06 Letter from William Cole
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated March 6, 1865. In this letter, he discusses wanting more letters, the movements of his regiment, and paroled prisoners.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Wilmington (N.C.); mail; regimental history; Union Prisoners of War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1865-04-23 Letter from William Cole
Letter from William Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, dated April 23, 1865. In this letter, he discusses African American contributions to the war, politics in Jackson, Ohio, and the status of friends on the front.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; Sergeant; Raleigh (N.C.); African Americans; African American Soldiers; Jackson (Ohio); regimental history;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
Letter from William Cole
Letter from William G. Cole to his sister, Susan Cole, not dated. In this letter, he discusses finances and family at home.
American Civil War; William G. Cole; Cole, William G.; 5th U.S. Colored Infantry; Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; private; Sergeant; finances;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1915-08-05 Pension Certificate of Solomon Frister
Pension Certificate of Solomon Frister dated August 5, 1915.
American Civil War; Solomon Frister; Frister, Solomon; 25th U.S. Colored Infantry; Twenty-Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; pension
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1912-08-01 Pension Certificate of Solomon Frister
Pension Certificate of Solomon Frister dated August 1, 1912.
American Civil War; Solomon Frister; Frister, Solomon; 25th U.S. Colored Infantry; Twenty-Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; pension
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1917-07-06 Pension Certificate of Solomon Frister
Pension Certificated of Solomon Frister dated July 6, 1917.
American Civil War; Solomon Frister; Frister, Solomon; 25th U.S. Colored Infantry; Twenty-Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; pension
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 63-18: Michigan State Association of Colored Women's Clubs Collection
1913-02-18 Discharge Certificate of Solomon Frister
Discharge certificate of Solomon Frister dated February 18, 1913.
American Civil War; Solomon Frister; Frister, Solomon; 25th U.S. Colored Infantry; Twenty-Fifth U.S. Colored Infantry; discharge
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 68-23: Workbook and Diary of the U.S. Christian Commission
1864-07-07 through 1864-08-11 Workbook and Diary of a Women working for the United States Christian Commission
Diary of a woman working for the U.S. Christian Commission, dated July 7, 1864-August 11, 1864 (apparently Mrs. O.M. Carrier). In the diary, she discusses movements, working in the hospital, visiting the wounded, religion, and working in the...
American Civil War; United States Christian Commission; U.S. Christian Commission; hospital; illness; health; wound; wounded; religion; kitchen duty; hospital duty; Mrs. O.M. Carrier
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-12-27 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing dated December 27, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes the status of his wound and Jarvis U.S.A. General Hospital.
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; Jarvis U.S.A. General Hospital (Baltimore, Md.);
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-09 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 9, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses his transfer to Satterlee General Hospital.
American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); private; hospital; Satterlee U.S.A. General...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-12 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 12, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses hospital chores, prayer meetings and the Sisters of Charity.
American Civil War; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; private; hospital; religion; prayer...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-02-19 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 19, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses prostitutes visiting the hospital, his desire for a discharge, prayer meetings, and smallpox outbreaks in the hospital.
American Civil War; Second Michigan Infantry; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Nancy (Hank) Ewing; private; Prostitutes; Satterlee U.S.A....
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-05 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 5, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses family news, Alvin's Hank's return to his regiment, and an anecdote about the hospital.
American Civil War; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan Infantry; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); private; hospital; Satterlee U.S.A. General...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-03-09 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated March 9, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses the decision to name his son Alvin, meals at Satterlee U.S.A. General Hospital, and family news.
American Civil War; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Nan Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); private; hospital; Satterlee U.S.A. General Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Civil War Manuscripts

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