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MS 70-99: Civil War Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
1862-1863 Diary of Lorenzo A. Barker
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;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1864-05-08 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated May 8, 1864. In this letter, Ewing describes Washington, D.C., seeing President Lincoln in church, his travels, and seeing Confederate prisoners of war.
Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln, Abraham; Confederate Prisoners of War; American Civil War; Nan Ewing; 2nd Michigan Infantry; Second Michigan...
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 55-7: William A. Barnard Collection
1863-05-14 Letter from William Barnard
Letter from William A. Barnard to his father, Stephen A. Mason, dated May 14, 1863. In this letter, he discusses a skirmish at Horse Shoe Bend, Kentucky.
American Civil War; William A. Barnard; Barnard, William A.; Stephen A. Barnard; Barnard, Stephen A.; Twentieth Michigan Infantry; 20th Michigan Infantry; First Lieutenant; Columbia (Ky.); Horse Shoe Bend (Ky.); regimental history; skirmish;
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 69-97: Mrs. Glen Bossard Collection
1864 Diary of William M. Horton
Diary of William M. Horton, dated January 1, 1864 through August 28, 1864. In this diary, he discusses the weather, picket duty, inspections, deaths in the regiment, the Battle of Morton's Ford (February 6), parades, food, African Americans (April...
American Civil War; Horton, William M.; William M. Horton; Twenty-sixth Michigan Infantry; 26th Michigan Infantry; One Hundred and Eighteenth Colored Troops; 118th Colored Troops; weather; picket duty; inspection; parade; military review;...
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
1865-02-22 Letter from Mack Ewing
Letter from Mack Ewing to Nan Ewing dated February 22, 1865. In this letter, Ewing discusses visiting relatives, Washington's Birthday celebrations in Washington, D.C., family news, and Confederate Prison Camps.
American Civil War; Ewing, Mack; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Nan; Nan Ewing; Nancy (Hank) Ewing; Ewing, Nancy (Hank); private; Washington's Birthday; Union Prisoners of War;
Civil War Manuscripts

MS 2008-46: Civil War Letters of Mack and Nan Ewing
1865-05-14 Letter from Lib Ewing
Letter from Lib Ewing to Mack Ewing dated May 14, 1865. In this letter, she discusses the sinking of the Sultana and the fate of her brother, Cam Smith, who was a passenger on said steamboat.
American Civil War; Ewing, Henry McKendree; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Mack Ewing; Elizabeth (Smith) Ewing; Ewing, Elizabeth (Smith); Lib Ewing; Ewing, Lib; Sultana (Steamboat);
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
1862-01-09 Letter from John Forquer
Letter from John Forquer to Mack Ewing dated January 9, 1862. In this letter, he discusses life as a soldier.
American Civil War; Forquer, John M.; John M. Forquer; Mack Ewing; Ewing, Mack; Henry McKendree Ewing; Ewing, Henry McKendree; camp life; Second Michigan Cavalry; 2nd Michigan Cavalry;
Civil War Manuscripts

Vegetation Bottom and Depth Chart Round Lake
Grand Traverse County (Mich.); Kalkaska County (Mich.); Antrim County (Mich.); lakes; aquatic vegetation; natural resources; maps
Maps

Felt, Hartman S.
Portrait of Hartman S. Felt, 1861-1864. (Veteran) Grass Lake. Enlisted in company B, Seventh Infantry, as Corporal, Aug. 20, 1861 age 25. Mustered Aug. 26, 1861. Wounded in action at Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862. Re-enlisted Dec. 18, 1863, at...
Felt, Hartman S. ;Hartman S. Felt; American Civil War ; ; noncommissioned officer ; ; Seventh Michigan Infantry ;7th Michigan Infantry; corporal ; first sergeant ; second lieutenant ; Grass Lake (Mich.) ; Stevensburg (Va.); Fair Oaks, Battle of,...
Civil War Photographs

Dibble, George A.
Portrait of George A. Dibble, c.1910. Ridgeway. Enlisted in company C, Seventh Infantry, Feb. 2, 1864, at Ridgeway, for 3 years, age 17. Mustered Feb. 3, 1864. Wounded in action at Deep Bottom, Va., Aug. 16, 1864. Mustered out at...
Dibble, George A. ;George A. Dibble; American Civil War ; ; Seventh Michigan Infantry ;7th Michigan Infantry; Ridgeway (Mich.) ; Deep Bottom, Second Battle of, Va., 1864 ; Jeffersonville (Ind.)
Civil War Photographs

McMillen, John G.
Portrait of John G. McMillen, 1861-1865. (Veteran) Fentonville. Enlisted in company H, Seventh Infantry, Aug. 14, 1861, at Oxford, for 3 years, age 22. Mustered Aug. 22, 1861. Re-enlisted Dec. 18, 1863, at Stevensburg, Va. Mustered Dec. 19, 1863....
McMillen, John G. ;John G. McMillen; American Civil War ; ; noncommissioned officer ; ; Seventh Michigan Infantry ;7th Michigan Infantry; first lieutenant ; Fentonville (Mich.) ; Oxford (Mich.) ; Stevensburg (Va.) ; Saginaw (Mich.) ; Deep Bottom,...
Civil War Photographs

Manistique - "Looking at Bottom of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, 'The Big Spring'"
Part of the "Souvenir of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, The 'Big Spring', Manistique, Michigan" souvenir postcard booklet.
Manistique (Mich.); Schoolcraft County (Mich.); Kitch-iti-kipi;
Main Streets

Manistique - "Looking at Bottom of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, 'The Big Spring'"
Part of the "Souvenir of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, The 'Big Spring', Manistique, Michigan" souvenir postcard booklet.
Manistique (Mich.); Schoolcraft County (Mich.); Kitch-iti-kipi;
Main Streets

Manistique - "Looking at Bottom of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, 'The Big Spring'"
Part of the "Souvenir of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, The 'Big Spring', Manistique, Michigan" souvenir postcard booklet.
Manistique (Mich.); Schoolcraft County (Mich.); Kitch-iti-kipi;
Main Streets

Manistique - "Looking at Bottom of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, 'The Big Spring'"
Part of the "Souvenir of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, The 'Big Spring', Manistique, Michigan" souvenir postcard booklet.
Manistique (Mich.); Schoolcraft County (Mich.); Kitch-iti-kipi;
Main Streets

Manistique - "Side and Bottom of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, 'The Big Spring'"
Part of the "Souvenir of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, The 'Big Spring', Manistique, Michigan" souvenir postcard booklet.
Manistique (Mich.); Schoolcraft County (Mich.); Kitch-iti-kipi;
Main Streets

Manistique - "Moss and Sand Covered Logs at Bottom of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, 'The Big Spring'"
Part of the "Souvenir of Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi, The 'Big Spring', Manistique, Michigan" souvenir postcard booklet.
Manistique (Mich.); Schoolcraft County (Mich.); Kitch-iti-kipi;
Main Streets

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